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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore UT6 MCT

What HM61R V3.0 does better (2) and where UT6 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $125
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.3
9.2Battery & charging5.5
7.2Build & durability9.4

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 31 h9.7×
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 1,600 lm+12%

Why is UT6 MCT better than HM61R V3.0?

UT6 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h31 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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