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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HM61R V3.0 does better (1) and where HC65 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
8.3Brightness & throw8.8
9.2Battery & charging6.9
7.2Build & durability7.4
8.2Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 82 h3.7×

Why is HC65 UHE better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 222 m+14%
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 2,000 lm+11%
  3. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 12,293 cd+29%
  4. Weight168 g vs 152 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)9090
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h82 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 g152 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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