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Fenix HM65R vs Fenix HM65R-DT Dual

What HM65R does better (0) and where HM65R-DT Dual wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.6Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.2
8.2Battery & charging8.4
8.0Build & durability8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65RHM65R-DT Dual
55 × 80.54047 × 8039
HM65RHM65R-DT DualDifference
Length / height80.5 mm80 mm+0.5 mm
Head diameter / width55 mm47 mm+8 mm
Body diameter / depth40 mm39 mm+1 mm
Weight96 g91 g+5 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM65R better than HM65R-DT Dual?

HM65R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM65R-DT Dual better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 170 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 7,220 cd+9%
  4. Maximum runtime280 h vs 300 h+7%
  5. Weight96 g vs 91 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature5,800K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime280 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm80 mm
Head diameter / width55 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth40 mm39 mm
Weight96 g91 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
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