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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (5) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.8Brightness & throw5.4
8.6Battery & charging5.0
7.6Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 625 lm2.6×
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 1,250 mAh2.7×
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  4. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 3,310 cd2.2×
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 115 m+48%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight140 g vs 95 g+47%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g95 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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