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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nextorch hiStar

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

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nextorch hiStar
Nextorch · 2026hiStar
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than hiStar?

HM65R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is hiStar better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,300 lm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Nextorch hiStarNextorch hiStar≈ $1209.4
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime296 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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