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Fenix HM65R-DT vs Silva Free 900 S

What HM65R-DT does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
7.7Brightness & throw6.8

Why is HM65R-DT better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 900 lm+44%

Why is Free 900 S better than HM65R-DT?

Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm900 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Modes & features
Colours—Black
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