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Fenix HM65R-DT vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM65R-DT does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.7Brightness & throw9.1
9.3Battery & charging9.0

Why is HM65R-DT better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 154 h+95%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM65R-DT?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,000 lm+54%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 258 m+52%
Specifications

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Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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