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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nextorch eStar
What HM61R V3.0 does better (5) and where eStar wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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8.3Brightness & throw8.3
9.2Battery & charging5.7
7.2Build & durability5.5
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
HM61R V3.0eStar
| HM61R V3.0 | eStar | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 105.4 mm | 63 mm | +42.4 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 38 mm | 46 mm | −8 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 51 mm | 36 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 87 g | +81 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HM61R V3.0 better than eStar?
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh3.3×
- Maximum runtime300 h vs 115 h2.6×
- Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,300 lm+38%
- Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is eStar better than HM61R V3.0?
- Weight168 g vs 87 g+93%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 205 m+5%
- Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 10,506 cd+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,800 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 9,510 cd | 10,506 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 195 m | 205 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | AAA |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 300 h | 115 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 105.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 38 mm | 46 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 51 mm | 36 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 87 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Stepless (ramping) brightness | — | Yes |
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |









