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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HM65R V2.0 does better (4) and where HC75 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
9.0Brightness & throw8.6
8.8Battery & charging7.6
7.6Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 84 h3.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 192 m+20%
  3. Weight144 g vs 209 g+45%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 9,216 cd+43%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 3,000 lm+36%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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