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Fenix HM65R vs Fenix HM70R

What HM65R does better (2) and where HM70R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
7.3Brightness & throw8.0
8.1Battery & charging6.5
7.7Build & durability6.5
3.4Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM65RHM70R
55 × 80.54051 × 94.546
HM65RHM70RDifference
Length / height80.5 mm94.5 mm−14 mm
Head diameter / width55 mm51 mm+4 mm
Body diameter / depth40 mm46 mm−6 mm
Weight96 g206 g−110 g

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

Why is HM65R better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 100 h2.8×
  2. Weight96 g vs 206 g2.1×

Why is HM70R better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,600 lm+14%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 186 m+14%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 8,650 cd+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd8,650 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m186 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,800K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime280 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm94.5 mm
Head diameter / width55 mm51 mm
Body diameter / depth40 mm46 mm
Weight96 g206 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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