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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (4) and where HF4R Core wins (0) — 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 HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $30
7.8Brightness & throw5.6
8.6Battery & charging4.2
7.6Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 35 h8.6×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 130 m+31%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HF4R Core better than HM65R-T V2.0?

HF4R Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m130 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, CR123A—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h35 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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