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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (2) and where HC65 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.1
8.4Battery & charging9.0
8.4Build & durability7.5

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 154 h+95%
  2. Weight91 g vs 146 g+60%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM65R-DT Dual?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 16,709 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 258 m+52%
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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