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Fenix HM70R vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HM70R does better (1) and where HC75 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.6
6.5Battery & charging7.6
6.5Build & durability6.4
3.4Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 84 h+19%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HM70R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m vs 192 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,650 cd vs 9,216 cd+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour temperature6,000K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g209 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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