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Fenix HM70R vs Nitecore UT32

What HM70R does better (3) and where UT32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM70R
Fenix · 2021HM70R
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
8.3Brightness & throw7.9
6.7Battery & charging3.1
5.6Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM70R better than UT32?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 18 h5.6×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,100 lm+45%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is UT32 better than HM70R?

  1. Weight206 g vs 82 g2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM70RFenix HM70R≈ $1007.7
Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity8,650 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)186 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime100 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height94.5 mm—
Head diameter / width51 mm—
Body diameter / depth46 mm—
Weight206 g82 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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