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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.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nextorch hiStar Helmet
Nextorch · 2026hiStar Helmet
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $145
9.0Brightness & throw9.1
8.8Battery & charging3.2
7.6Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than hiStar Helmet?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 2.2 h134.5×
  2. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is hiStar Helmet better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 256 m+11%
  2. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,300 lm+5%
  3. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 16,384 cd+24%
  4. Weight144 g vs 126 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,300 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd16,384 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m256 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h2.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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