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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU50

What HM61R V2.0 does better (1) and where NU50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.2
8.9Battery & charging8.5
6.8Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU50?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%

Why is NU50 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $659.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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