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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM65R V2.0 does better (2) and where HC65 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.1
8.8Battery & charging9.0
7.6Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 154 h+92%
  2. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+10%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 258 m+12%
  2. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 16,709 cd+26%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g146 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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