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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (0) and where HC65 V2 SST-40-W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.2Build & durability8.8

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

HM65R-DT Dual has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than HM65R-DT Dual?

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

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm—
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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