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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

What HM61R V3.0 does better (4) and where HM65R-T V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
8.3Brightness & throw7.8
9.2Battery & charging8.6
7.2Build & durability7.6
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 170 m+15%
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 7,220 cd+32%
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+18%

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight168 g vs 140 g+20%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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