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Fenix HM65R vs Fenix HM65R-DT

What HM65R does better (1) and where HM65R-DT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.7
8.1Battery & charging9.3

Why is HM65R better than HM65R-DT?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%

Why is HM65R-DT better than HM65R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 170 m+4%
  2. Maximum runtime280 h vs 300 h+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime280 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
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