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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Silva Smini

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

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $45
8.2Brightness & throw3.5
8.6Battery & charging3.6
7.4Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

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

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 250 lm6.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 80 m2.1×
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 20 h15×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

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

  1. Weight140 g vs 53 g2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m80 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, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g53 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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