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Fenix HM71R vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM71R does better (2) and where HC65 MCT wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.1
9.2Battery & charging9.0
7.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 154 h2.6×
  2. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+35%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM71R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 258 m+12%
  2. Weight208 g vs 146 g+42%
  3. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 16,709 cd+26%
  4. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 98+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)9098
Colour temperature6,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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