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Fenix HM71R vs Fenix HM71R V2.0

What HM71R does better (2) and where HM71R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $125
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.4
9.2Battery & charging9.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM71RHM71R V2.0
46 × 1064550 × 111.553.4
HM71RHM71R V2.0Difference
Length / height106 mm111.5 mm−5.5 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm50 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm53.4 mm−8.4 mm
Weight208 g220 g−12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM71R better than HM71R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 337 h+19%
  2. Weight208 g vs 220 g+6%

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than HM71R?

  1. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 3,500 lm+30%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 275 m+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 18,910 cd+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-60
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,000K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h337 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm111.5 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm53.4 mm
Weight208 g220 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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