How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,338 models · updated Nov 12, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. H7R vs HC65M V2.0

Ledlenser H7R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What H7R does better (1) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R
Ledlenser · 2020H7R
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.5
5.7Battery & charging8.5
3.9Build & durability5.8

Why is H7R better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m vs 165 m+81%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than H7R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,750 lm+75%
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 110 h+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H7RLedlenser H7R≈ $1207.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Weight281 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare