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Fenix HM65R vs NEBO Transcend 1500

What HM65R does better (2) and where Transcend 1500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw6.8
8.1Battery & charging6.6

Why is HM65R better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 129 m+26%
  2. Weight96 g vs 150 g+56%

Why is Transcend 1500 better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m129 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—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g150 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Grey
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