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Fenix HM71R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HM71R does better (4) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
9.1Brightness & throw8.3
9.1Battery & charging8.4
6.6Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM71R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 110 h3.6×
  2. Maximum output2,700 lm vs 1,750 lm+54%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 165 m+39%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HM71R?

HC65M V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output2,700 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height106 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight208 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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