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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 173% 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$109.95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
7261 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)
170 m (558 ft)
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated 3400mAh rechargeable battery
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Magnesium alloy
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningCavingProfessional use
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination 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 maximum brightness outputUSB-C onboard charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable materialsVersatile modes including Firefly and SOSDual use as headlamp and right-angle EDC lightGood battery capacity and runtime
Common complaints
No explicit common complaints found in sources
Turbo mode thermal step-down limiting extended maximum outputSome users observed actual lumen output slightly below ratedHeadband stretches over timeNo anti-slip pattern on head strap
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