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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W

What HM61R V3.0 does better (0) and where HC65 V2 SST-40-W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
7.2Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

HM61R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than HM61R V3.0?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm—
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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