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Fenix HM65R-T vs Silva Speed 5X

What HM65R-T does better (4) and where Speed 5X wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $105
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Silva Speed 5X
Silva · 2021Speed 5X
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $170
8.0Brightness & throw7.8
8.5Battery & charging3.1

Why is HM65R-T better than Speed 5X?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 20 h15×
  2. Weight91 g vs 215 g2.4×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,200 lm+25%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 160 m+6%

Why is Speed 5X better than HM65R-T?

Speed 5X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.4
Silva Speed 5XSilva Speed 5X≈ $1706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h20 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth39 mm—
Weight91 g215 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
ColoursBlackBlack
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