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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser H15R

What HM65R does better (3) and where H15R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Ledlenser H15R
Ledlenser · 2020H15R
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
7.9Brightness & throw8.9
8.2Battery & charging6.5
8.0Build & durability3.7

Why is HM65R better than H15R?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 70 h4×
  2. Weight96 g vs 413 g4.3×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is H15R better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,500 lm+79%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 170 m+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Ledlenser H15RLedlenser H15R≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,500 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, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—5.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g413 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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