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Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Nitecore NU45
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 598% 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$65Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
79 mm (3.11 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
7353 cdLowest candela
7426 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
172 m (564 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
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 brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
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
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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