Comparison Console
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Nitecore HC35
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$114.95Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
128.2 mm (5.05 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
7353 cdHighest candela
4500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minShortest runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
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
High output of 2700 lumensLong runtime up to 1200 hours on ultralowVersatile 5 brightness levels and 3 special modesComfortable and durable aero grade aluminum bodyWaterproof to IP68 and impact resistant to 1 meterIncludes 21700 4000mAh rechargeable battery and USB charging cable
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
Turbo mode only accessible with high discharge batteriesBattery not included in some cases leading to additional purchaseSingle switch interface may require practice to cycle modes
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