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Fenix HM65R-DT Dual vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What HM65R-DT Dual does better (5) and where Free 1200 XS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $100
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Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.2Brightness & throw7.6
8.5Battery & charging4.3
8.2Build & durability4.1

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 35 h8.6×
  2. Weight91 g vs 230 g2.5×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,200 lm+25%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 150 m+13%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than HM65R-DT Dual?

Free 1200 XS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime300 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g230 g
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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