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Fenix HM70R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HM70R does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw8.5
6.7Battery & charging8.5
6.1Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 165 m+13%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,750 lm+9%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs23
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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