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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Petzl Nao RL

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

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
7.8Brightness & throw8.5
8.6Battery & charging6.2
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 80 h3.8×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+6%
  4. Weight140 g vs 145 g+4%

Why is Nao RL better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 200 m+18%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 10,000 cd+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g145 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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