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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nextorch rStar

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (5) and where rStar wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Nextorch rStar
Nextorch · 2023rStar
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
7.8Brightness & throw2.0
7.6Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9

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

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 80 lm20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 10 m17×
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 40 cd180.5×
  4. Maximum runtime300 h vs 38 h7.9×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

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

  1. Weight140 g vs 50 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch rStarNextorch rStar≈ $854.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm80 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd40 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m10 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 h38 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—133 mm
Head diameter / width—41 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight140 g50 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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