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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HM71R

What HM65R V2.0 does better (1) and where HM71R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
9.0Brightness & throw9.0
8.8Battery & charging9.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65R V2.0HM71R
39.5 × 8052.546 × 10645
HM65R V2.0HM71RDifference
Length / height80 mm106 mm−26 mm
Head diameter / width39.5 mm46 mm−6.5 mm
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm45 mm+7.5 mm
Weight144 g208 g−64 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HM71R?

  1. Weight144 g vs 208 g+44%

Why is HM71R better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,700 lm+23%
  2. Maximum runtime296 h vs 400 h+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime296 h400 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm106 mm
Head diameter / width39.5 mm46 mm
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm45 mm
Weight144 g208 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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