Comparison Console
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Fenix LD15R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 182% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29900% 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$105Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
78.74 mm (3.10 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
7353 cdHighest candela
3800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP67+
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Common praise
High maximum output of 1600 lumensDual-beam system with cool and warm white LEDs for versatile useComfortable and adjustable SPORT fit headband with single-hand adjustmentDurable magnesium alloy frame reducing weight and increasing strengthLong battery runtime and USB-C rechargeable batteryHigh IP68 waterproof rating and 2 meter impact resistanceAdjustable beam angle from straight ahead to nearly 90 degrees downward
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Common complaints
Not ideal for jogging due to strap design lacking third top strapBattery is built-in and not hot-swappable for multi-day usePotential surface oxidation if anodization damagedUSB-C port cover is a common failure point impacting waterproofness
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets