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Fenix HM75R vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HM75R does better (3) and where HC75 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM75R
Fenix · 2024HM75R
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $170
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.6
8.0Battery & charging7.6
4.5Build & durability6.4
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM75R better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime234 h vs 84 h2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m vs 192 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity12,430 cd vs 9,216 cd+35%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HM75R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Weight321 g vs 209 g+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM75RFenix HM75R≈ $1707.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,430 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)223 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime234 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight321 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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