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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Fenix HM70R

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (2) and where HM70R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.8Brightness & throw8.0
8.6Battery & charging6.5
7.6Build & durability6.5
5.7Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  2. Weight140 g vs 206 g+47%

Why is HM70R better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 186 m+9%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 8,650 cd+20%
Specifications

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Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd8,650 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m186 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—94.5 mm
Head diameter / width—51 mm
Body diameter / depth—46 mm
Weight140 g206 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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