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Fenix HM65R-T vs Ledlenser iH8R

What HM65R-T does better (3) and where iH8R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $105
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Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.6Brightness & throw7.2
8.6Battery & charging8.3
8.1Build & durability3.0

Why is HM65R-T better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 600 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 120 h2.5×
  3. Weight91 g vs 158 g+74%

Why is iH8R better than HM65R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 199 m+17%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 9,900 cd+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g158 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
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