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Fenix HP16R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HP16R does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.5
8.2Battery & charging8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP16R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 110 h2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 165 m+55%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 1,750 lm+40%
  2. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.3
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,450K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity3,000 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack, Grey—
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