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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HM71R V2.0

What HM65R V2.0 does better (1) and where HM71R V2.0 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
5 advantages≈ $125
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.4
8.8Battery & charging9.6
7.6Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65R V2.0HM71R V2.0
39.5 × 8052.550 × 111.553.4
HM65R V2.0HM71R V2.0Difference
Length / height80 mm111.5 mm−31.5 mm
Head diameter / width39.5 mm50 mm−10.5 mm
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm53.4 mm−0.9 mm
Weight144 g220 g−76 g

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

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HM71R V2.0?

  1. Weight144 g vs 220 g+53%

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 3,500 lm+59%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+62%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 275 m+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 18,910 cd+43%
  5. Maximum runtime296 h vs 337 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-60
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h337 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm111.5 mm
Head diameter / width39.5 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm53.4 mm
Weight144 g220 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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