Comparison Console
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$105Cheapest
US$126Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
140 mm (5.51 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
7353 cdLowest candela
17700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
266 m (873 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB 5V/2A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
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
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
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
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output