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Fenix HM65R-T vs Fenix HM70R

What HM65R-T does better (2) and where HM70R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $105
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Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $100
7.6Brightness & throw8.0
8.6Battery & charging6.5
8.1Build & durability6.5
2.1Light quality3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65R-THM70R
47 × 803951 × 94.546
HM65R-THM70RDifference
Length / height80 mm94.5 mm−14.5 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm51 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth39 mm46 mm−7 mm
Weight91 g206 g−115 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM65R-T better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 100 h3×
  2. Weight91 g vs 206 g2.3×

Why is HM70R better than HM65R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 186 m+9%
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,600 lm+7%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 8,650 cd+20%
  4. Brightness levels3 vs 4+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd8,650 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m186 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm94.5 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm51 mm
Body diameter / depth39 mm46 mm
Weight91 g206 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels34
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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