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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore Hc35

What HM65R does better (3) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw7.5
8.2Battery & charging7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than Hc35?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · Hc35: No
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 134 m+22%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 4,490 cd+48%

Why is Hc35 better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,700 lm+93%
  2. Maximum runtime280 h vs 1,200 h4.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
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