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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore EX7

What HM61R V3.0 does better (1) and where EX7 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.4
9.2Battery & charging9.5
7.2Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than EX7?

  1. Weight168 g vs 214 g+27%

Why is EX7 better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 6,000 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 500 m2.6×
  3. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 62,500 cd6.6×
  4. Maximum runtime300 h vs 570 h+90%
  5. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h570 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g214 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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