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Fenix HM70R vs Fenix HM71R

What HM70R does better (0) and where HM71R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw9.0
6.5Battery & charging9.2
3.4Light quality7.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM70RHM71R
51 × 94.54646 × 10645
HM70RHM71RDifference
Length / height94.5 mm106 mm−11.5 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm46 mm+5 mm
Body diameter / depth46 mm45 mm+1 mm
Weight206 g208 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM70R better than HM71R?

HM70R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM71R better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 400 h4×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,700 lm+69%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 230 m+24%
  4. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 13,220 cd+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,000K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime100 h400 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm106 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm46 mm
Body diameter / depth46 mm45 mm
Weight206 g208 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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