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Fenix HM65R-T vs Petzl Nao RL

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

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $105
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.5
8.6Battery & charging6.2
2.1Light quality5.7

Why is HM65R-T better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 80 h3.8×
  2. Weight91 g vs 145 g+59%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+6%

Why is Nao RL better than HM65R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 200 m+18%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 10,000 cd+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g145 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Colours—Black
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