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Fenix HM71R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM71R V2.0 does better (5) and where HC65 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
5 advantages≈ $125
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw9.1
9.6Battery & charging9.0
6.9Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+75%
  2. Maximum runtime337 h vs 154 h2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m vs 258 m+7%
  4. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+38%
  5. Peak beam intensity18,910 cd vs 16,709 cd+13%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM71R V2.0?

  1. Weight220 g vs 146 g+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity18,910 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)275 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-60—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime337 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height111.5 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth53.4 mm—
Weight220 g146 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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