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Fenix HM65R-T vs Nitecore UT32

What HM65R-T does better (2) and where UT32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $105
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Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
8.0Brightness & throw7.9
8.5Battery & charging3.1
7.0Build & durability6.8

Why is HM65R-T better than UT32?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 18 h16.7×
  2. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,100 lm+36%

Why is UT32 better than HM65R-T?

  1. Weight91 g vs 82 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.4
Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g82 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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