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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore NU53

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (2) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.0
8.6Battery & charging9.1
7.6Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than NU53?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 153 h+96%
  2. Weight140 g vs 151 g+8%

Why is NU53 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+76%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 175 m+3%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 7,660 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs219
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h153 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 g151 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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