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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nitecore UT2000

What HM65R V2.0 does better (4) and where UT2000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore UT2000
Nitecore · 2026UT2000
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
9.2Brightness & throw9.0
8.8Battery & charging7.2
7.3Build & durability7.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than UT2000?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 55 h5.4×
  2. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+10%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 220 m+5%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 12,126 cd+9%

Why is UT2000 better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 12,000 mAh3.5×
  2. Weight144 g vs 122 g+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.4
Nitecore UT2000Nitecore UT2000≈ $1509.3
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd12,126 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh12,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 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 g122 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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