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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Kask KL1

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (0) and where KL1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Kask KL1
Kask · 2025KL1
0 advantages≈ $70
7.6Build & durability8.8

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than KL1?

HM65R-T V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is KL1 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

KL1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Kask KL1Kask KL1≈ $70
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm—
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
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