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Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs Sofirn HS20 Dual LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% 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.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2208% 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$88Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
85.3 mm (3.36 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
7353 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
235 m (771 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
1560 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
6061 Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningWorking around the house/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical trail runningFast-moving night efforts
CampingHikingFishingHuntingRunningEDCOutdoor activities
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 outputDual LED emitters for versatile flood and spot beamsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearIPX8 waterproof rating
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
Runtime limited to 2 hours on turbo modeTurbo mode steps down automatically to prevent overheatingBattery not included in some packages
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