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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore Hc35
What HM65R does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM65R better than Hc35?
- USB-C chargingYes · Hc35: No
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 134 m+22%
- Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 4,490 cd+48%
Why is Hc35 better than HM65R?
- Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,700 lm+93%
- Maximum runtime280 h vs 1,200 h4.3×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | 2,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,640 cd | 4,490 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 163 m | 134 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XM-L2 | — |
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Colour temperature | 5,800K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 280 h | 1,200 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | No |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | — |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Magnesium | — |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Pocket clip | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 80.5 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 55 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 40 mm | — |
| Weight | 96 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 4 | — |
| Switch | Dual switches | Tail switch |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |









