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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 266% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.95Cheapest
US$124Most expensive
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7261 cdLowest candela
13454 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
232 m (761 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
4920 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated 3400mAh rechargeable battery
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C built-in
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Magnesium alloy
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningCavingProfessional use
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for head useHigh brightness with versatile beam optionsGood battery capacity and USB-C rechargeabilityDurable magnesium alloy body with strong water and impact resistance
High output brightness with good beam qualityLong runtime up to 82 hours on lower modesVersatile lighting including white, red, and reading lightsDurable and well-built with anodized aluminum bodyComfortable adjustable headband with optional over-the-top strap
Common complaints
No explicit common complaints found in sources
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
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