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Fenix HM62-T vs Nitecore NU45

What HM62-T does better (1) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM62-T
Fenix · 2024HM62-T
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.9
8.1Battery & charging7.2
5.2Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM62-T better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 86 h3.3×

Why is NU45 better than HM62-T?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,700 lm+42%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 172 m+15%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,620 cd vs 7,400 cd+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM62-TFenix HM62-T≈ $757.7
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity5,620 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight125 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursRed, BlackBlack
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