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Fenix HM70R vs Fenix HP16R

What HM70R does better (2) and where HP16R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.6
6.5Battery & charging8.4
3.4Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM70RHP16R
51 × 94.54647 × 6232
HM70RHP16RDifference
Length / height94.5 mm62 mm+32.5 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm47 mm+4 mm
Body diameter / depth46 mm32 mm+14 mm
Weight206 g216 g−10 g

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

Why is HM70R better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,250 lm+28%
  2. Weight206 g vs 216 g+5%

Why is HP16R better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 300 h3×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 16,260 cd+88%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 255 m+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,250 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m255 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K6,450K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionAA
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm62 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth46 mm32 mm
Weight206 g216 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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