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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Zweibrüder ZB9H

What HM65R V2.0 does better (3) and where ZB9H wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Zweibrüder ZB9H
Zweibrüder · 2026ZB9H
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
9.0Brightness & throw9.2
8.8Battery & charging6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than ZB9H?

  1. Maximum runtime296 h vs 50 h5.9×
  2. Weight144 g vs 252 g+75%
  3. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+10%

Why is ZB9H better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 260 m+13%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Zweibrüder ZB9HZweibrüder ZB9H≈ $1108.7
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m260 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g252 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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