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Fenix HP25R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HP25R V2.0 does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP25R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HP25R V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $100
9.0Brightness & throw8.5
9.2Battery & charging8.5
4.9Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP25R V2.0 better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 110 h3.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)228 m vs 165 m+38%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HP25R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,750 lm+9%
Specifications

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Fenix HP25R V2.0Fenix HP25R V2.0≈ $1208.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity13,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)228 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height60 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth33 mm—
Weight238 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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