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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nextorch hiStar Helmet
What HM65R V2.0 does better (3) and where hiStar Helmet wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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9.0Brightness & throw9.1
8.8Battery & charging3.2
7.6Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9
Why is HM65R V2.0 better than hiStar Helmet?
- Maximum runtime296 h vs 2.2 h134.5×
- Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is hiStar Helmet better than HM65R V2.0?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 256 m+11%
- Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,300 lm+5%
- Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 16,384 cd+24%
- Weight144 g vs 126 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,200 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 13,220 cd | 16,384 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 230 m | 256 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 296 h | 2.2 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 1 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Magnesium | Magnesium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 80 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 39.5 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 52.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 144 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |









