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Fenix HM65R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HM65R does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw8.5
8.2Battery & charging8.5
8.0Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 110 h2.5×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,750 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $908.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
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 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
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