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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT

What HM61R V3.0 does better (4) and where HA29 UHE MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
8.3Brightness & throw7.3
9.2Battery & charging7.9
7.2Build & durability7.8
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 122 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 169 m+15%
  4. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 7,140 cd+33%

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight168 g vs 112 g+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd7,140 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m169 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h122 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g112 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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