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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser MH8

What HM65R does better (4) and where MH8 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Ledlenser MH8
Ledlenser · 2018MH8
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $80
7.9Brightness & throw8.6
8.2Battery & charging5.4
8.0Build & durability3.4
3.3Light quality5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than MH8?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 600 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime280 h vs 60 h4.7×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Weight96 g vs 139 g+45%

Why is MH8 better than HM65R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 299 m+83%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 22,350 cd3.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Ledlenser MH8Ledlenser MH8≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd22,350 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m299 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAA
Maximum runtime280 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
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 g139 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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