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Fenix HM65R vs Petzl Nao RL

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

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw8.5
8.1Battery & charging6.2
3.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 80 h3.5×
  2. Weight96 g vs 145 g+51%

Why is Nao RL better than HM65R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 200 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,640 cd vs 10,000 cd+51%
  3. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
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 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g145 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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