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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.4
8.6Battery & charging8.8
7.6Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 200 h+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 157 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 6,170 cd+17%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs26
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries11
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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