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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Nitecore Hc35

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
8.2Brightness & throw7.5
8.4Battery & charging7.8

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than Hc35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Hc35: No
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 134 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 4,490 cd+61%

Why is Hc35 better than HM65R-DT Dual?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 1,200 h4×
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,700 lm+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialMagnesium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
SOS / beacon—Yes
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