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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore NU45

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (1) and where NU45 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.9
8.6Battery & charging7.2
7.6Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 86 h3.5×

Why is NU45 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
  3. Weight140 g vs 126 g+11%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 7,400 cd+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m172 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, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h86 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 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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