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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (2) and where HF8R Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
7.8Brightness & throw8.6
8.6Battery & charging6.3
7.6Build & durability2.4

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 90 h3.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is HF8R Core better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 210 m+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m210 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, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
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