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Fenix HM65R-DT vs Nitecore NU50

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

Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.7Brightness & throw8.2
9.3Battery & charging8.5

Why is HM65R-DT better than NU50?

HM65R-DT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU50 better than HM65R-DT?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,400 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $659.3
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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