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Fenix HM65R-T vs Fenix HP16R

What HM65R-T does better (3) and where HP16R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $105
vs
Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
8.6Battery & charging8.4
2.1Light quality3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65R-THP16R
47 × 803947 × 6232
HM65R-THP16RDifference
Length / height80 mm62 mm+18 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm47 mm=
Body diameter / depth39 mm32 mm+7 mm
Weight91 g216 g−125 g

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

Why is HM65R-T better than HP16R?

  1. Weight91 g vs 216 g2.4×
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,250 lm+20%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+13%

Why is HP16R better than HM65R-T?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 16,260 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 255 m+50%
  3. Brightness levels3 vs 4+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,250 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,450K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm62 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth39 mm32 mm
Weight91 g216 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels34
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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