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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
8.1Brightness & throw8.3
8.5Battery & charging8.4
7.4Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

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

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 110 h2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 165 m+3%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

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

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,750 lm+9%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs23
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
LockoutYes—
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