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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Ledlenser HF8R Signature

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

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $105
7.8Brightness & throw9.0
7.6Build & durability6.7
5.7Light quality2.7
5.9Features5.9

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

  1. Weight140 g vs 193 g+38%

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

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 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, CR123A—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
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
Weight140 g193 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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