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Fenix HM75R PRO vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM75R PRO does better (5) and where HC65 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM75R PRO
Fenix · 2026HM75R PRO
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
9.6Brightness & throw9.1
9.7Battery & charging9.0
7.0Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM75R PRO better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime516 h vs 154 h3.4×
  2. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+75%
  3. Peak beam intensity39,600 cd vs 16,709 cd2.4×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)398 m vs 258 m+54%
  5. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+38%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM75R PRO?

  1. Weight214 g vs 146 g+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM75R PROFenix HM75R PRO≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity39,600 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)398 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime516 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 materialMagnesiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height97.8 mm—
Head diameter / width61.9 mm—
Weight214 g146 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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