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Fenix HP16R vs Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W

What HP16R does better (0) and where HC65 V2 SST-40-W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP16R better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

HP16R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than HP16R?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.3
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm—
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack, GreyBlack
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