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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HM65R V2.0 does better (5) and where HC65 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
9.0Brightness & throw8.8
8.8Battery & charging6.9
7.6Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 82 h3.6×
  2. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+10%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 222 m+4%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 12,293 cd+8%
  5. Weight144 g vs 152 g+6%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. 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 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g152 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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