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Alternatives to Fenix HM65R V2.0

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the HM65R V2.0 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026
HM65R V2.0
2,200 lm230 m18650 Li-ion144 g
approx. price≈ $100
9.2

Alternatives to the HM65R V2.0

Nitecore HC65 MCT
1
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5
Same price ≈ $100
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 258 m vs 230 m
  • Peak beam intensity 16,709 cd vs 13,220 cd
  • Battery capacity 4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
  • Maximum runtime 154 h vs 296 h
  • Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm
Acebeam H18
4
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4
10% pricier ≈ $110
  • Maximum output 4,000 lm vs 2,200 lm
  • Weight 70 g vs 144 g
  • Battery capacity 6,400 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
Acebeam H35
5
Acebeam · 2025H35
9.6
Same price ≈ $100
  • Maximum output 2,600 lm vs 2,200 lm
  • Maximum runtime 216 h vs 296 h
Nitecore UT6 MCT
7
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2
26% pricier ≈ $125
  • Battery capacity 4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
  • Maximum runtime 31 h vs 296 h
  • Maximum output 1,600 lm vs 2,200 lm
Nitecore HC65 UHE
8
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8
10% cheaper ≈ $90
  • Battery capacity 4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
  • Maximum runtime 82 h vs 296 h
  • Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm
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