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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (4) and where HC65M UHE NVG Mountable wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
7.8Brightness & throw5.0
8.6Battery & charging6.9
7.6Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 65 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 1,060 cd6.8×
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 82 h3.7×
  4. Weight140 g vs 143 g+2%

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd1,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m65 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 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 g143 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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