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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Nitecore UT6 MCT

What HM65R V2.0 does better (4) and where UT6 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $125
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw8.3
8.8Battery & charging5.5
7.6Build & durability9.4

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 31 h9.5×
  2. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+38%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 195 m+18%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 9,510 cd+39%

Why is UT6 MCT 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
Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h31 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
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 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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