Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE size comparison

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The Nitecore HC65 UHE is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix HM60R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.

Fenix HM60R V2.0 · 88 mmNitecore HC65 UHE · 89 mm

The Nitecore HC65 UHE is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix HM60R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix HM60R V2.0
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
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Length88 mm (3.46 in)89 mm (3.50 in)+1 mm
Height45.7 mm (1.80 in)46 mm (1.81 in)+0.3 mm
Thickness45 mm (1.77 in)42 mm (1.65 in)−3 mm
Weight173 g with battery and headband152 g listed
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650
Max output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Throw170 m222 m
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$84.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $89.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Listed 88 x 45.7 x 45 mm
batteryjunction.com sourced
Retailer lists 89 x 42 x 46 mm

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HM60R V2.0 vs HC65 UHE: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix HM60R V2.0 is the shorter light: 88 mm (3.46 in) against 89 mm (3.50 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (45.7 vs 46 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM60R V2.0: 173 g with battery and headband; Nitecore HC65 UHE: 152 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore HC65 UHE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix HM60R V2.0, 25% more. For beam distance the Nitecore HC65 UHE reaches further: 222 m vs 170 m rated throw (31% more).

Battery

The Fenix HM60R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Nitecore HC65 UHE runs on a removable 18650 battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM60R V2.0 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore HC65 UHE from $89.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix HM60R V2.0 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore HC65 UHE if you want more output (2,000 lm vs 1,600 lm) and longer throw (222 m vs 170 m). On the specs we track, the Nitecore HC65 UHE is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix HM60R V2.0 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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HM60R V2.0 vs HC65 UHE FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HM60R V2.0 or the Nitecore HC65 UHE?

The Fenix HM60R V2.0 is the shorter light: 88 mm (3.46 in) against 89 mm (3.50 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (45.7 vs 46 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM60R V2.0: 173 g with battery and headband; Nitecore HC65 UHE: 152 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix HM60R V2.0 or the Nitecore HC65 UHE?

The Nitecore HC65 UHE is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,600 lm for the Fenix HM60R V2.0, 25% more. For beam distance the Nitecore HC65 UHE reaches further: 222 m vs 170 m rated throw (31% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM60R V2.0 or the Nitecore HC65 UHE?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM60R V2.0 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore HC65 UHE from $89.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix HM60R V2.0 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix HM60R V2.0 and Nitecore HC65 UHE use the same battery?

The Fenix HM60R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Nitecore HC65 UHE runs on a removable 18650 battery.

Compare Fenix HM60R V2.0 with similar lights

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Compare Nitecore HC65 UHE with similar lights

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