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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Nitecore NU50

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (1) and where NU50 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $65
7.6Brightness & throw8.2
8.4Battery & charging8.5
8.4Build & durability9.6

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than NU50?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,400 lm+7%

Why is NU50 better than HM65R-DT Dual?

NU50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $659.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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