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Fenix HM71R vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HM71R does better (4) and where HC65 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
9.0Brightness & throw8.8
9.2Battery & charging6.9
7.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 82 h4.9×
  2. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+35%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 222 m+4%
  4. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 12,293 cd+8%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HM71R?

  1. Weight208 g vs 152 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)9090
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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