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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs VARTA H30R

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (4) and where H30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
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VARTA H30R
VARTA · 2020H30R
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $19
7.8Brightness & throw2.9
7.6Build & durability5.1

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than H30R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 100 lm16×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 91 m+87%
  3. Maximum runtime300 h vs 21 h14.3×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is H30R better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight140 g vs 47 g3×
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA H30RVARTA H30R≈ $194.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m91 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs24
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h21 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g47 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
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