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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W

What HM65R does better (0) and where HC65 V2 SST-40-W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
8.0Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

HM65R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than HM65R?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm—
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime280 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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