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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HU2000

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where HU2000 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 HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.5
8.6Battery & charging5.8
7.6Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HU2000?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 66 h4.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 160 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 6,400 cd+13%

Why is HU2000 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

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

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m160 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 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h66 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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