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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser H5R

What HM65R does better (1) and where H5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
7.3Brightness & throw8.5
8.1Battery & charging4.1
7.7Build & durability5.9
3.4Light quality5.7

Why is HM65R better than H5R?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 45 h6.2×

Why is H5R better than HM65R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 200 m+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $607.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm—
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime280 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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