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Fenix HM65R-T vs Ledlenser H15R Core

What HM65R-T does better (2) and where H15R Core wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $105
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Ledlenser H15R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H15R Core
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $150
7.6Brightness & throw9.4
8.6Battery & charging7.5
8.1Build & durability3.6
2.1Light quality3.0

Why is HM65R-T better than H15R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 80 h3.8×
  2. Weight91 g vs 380 g4.2×

Why is H15R Core better than HM65R-T?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 22,350 cd3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 299 m+76%
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,500 lm+67%
  4. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—70
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g380 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Colours—Black
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