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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore NU50

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where NU50 wins (1) — 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 NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.3Brightness & throw7.4
8.6Battery & charging8.0
7.4Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than NU50?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 130 m+31%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  3. Weight140 g vs 146 g+4%

Why is NU50 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 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 materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g146 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
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