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Fenix HM70R vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HM70R does better (1) and where HC65 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.8
6.5Battery & charging6.9
6.5Build & durability7.4
3.4Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 82 h+22%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 222 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 12,293 cd+42%
  4. Weight206 g vs 152 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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