How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. HM65R-T vs HM65R-T V2.0

Fenix HM65R-T vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

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

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $105
vs
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw7.8
8.6Battery & charging8.6
8.1Build & durability7.6
2.1Light quality5.7

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

  1. Weight91 g vs 140 g+54%

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

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,600 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g140 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare