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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Ledlenser H5R Core

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (4) and where H5R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Ledlenser H5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H5R Core
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $70
7.8Brightness & throw7.9
8.6Battery & charging4.3
7.6Build & durability4.1
5.7Light quality2.7

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than H5R Core?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 50 h6×
  3. Weight140 g vs 167 g+19%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is H5R Core better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 22,350 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 299 m+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g167 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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