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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser iH8R

What HM65R does better (3) and where iH8R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Ledlenser iH8R
Ledlenser · 2019iH8R
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.3Brightness & throw7.2
8.1Battery & charging8.3
7.7Build & durability3.0

Why is HM65R better than iH8R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 600 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime280 h vs 120 h2.3×
  3. Weight96 g vs 158 g+65%

Why is iH8R better than HM65R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 199 m+22%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 9,900 cd+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Ledlenser iH8RLedlenser iH8R≈ $1006.5
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd9,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m199 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime280 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
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 g158 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
LockoutYes—
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