Comparison Console
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 433% 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 61% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 154% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM65R-T v2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 433% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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 39900% 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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
113.3 mm (4.46 in)
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
7353 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable battery
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Magnesium alloy, aluminum, polycarbonate
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Trail RunningWorking Around The House/garage/yardHikingHunting/fishingTechnical Trail RunningFast Moving Night Efforts
Tactical UseCampingTrail HikingWork Requiring Reliable Hands Free LightingOutdoor Activities Requiring Durable Headlamp
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
Highly Durable And Reliable Build QualitySmooth And Easy To Adjust Brightness Levels With A KnobComfortable, Adjustable Headband With Moisture Wicking Forehead PadWide, Well Focused Flood Beam Ideal For Near Field TasksRemembers Last Brightness SettingIncludes Red Filter Lens For Night Vision Compatibility
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
Red Filter Lens Is Removable And Can Be Easily LostKnob Can Rotate Continuously Making It Hard To Detect Max/min OutputNot USB Rechargeable, Requiring Battery Swaps
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