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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HM61R V3.0 does better (4) and where HC60 UHE 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 HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
8.3Brightness & throw7.4
9.2Battery & charging8.8
7.2Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 157 m+24%
  2. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 6,170 cd+54%
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 200 h+50%
  4. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+12%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight168 g vs 140 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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