Fenix
HM71R
- Lumens
- 2,700 lm
- Throw
- 230 m
- Runtime (High)
- 180 min
- Weight
- 175 g
- Battery
- 21700
Currently unavailable
Head-to-Head Comparison
Fenix HM71R vs ScubaPro Nova 250
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
ScubaPro
Nova 250
- Lumens
- 250 lm
- Throw
- 100 m
- Runtime (High)
- 300 min
- Weight
- 70 g
- Battery
- AAA
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Winner by Profile
- Tactical: Fenix HM71R (76.4 vs 63.8)
- Everyday Carry: Fenix HM71R (76.3 vs 61.4)
- Value: Fenix HM71R (74.6 vs 64.7)
- Throw: Fenix HM71R (73.0 vs 59.6)
- Flood: Fenix HM71R (79.0 vs 59.3)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $120 | $122 |
| MSRP | $140 | $119 |
| ▾Output & Beam6 | ||
| Max Lumens | 2,700 lm | 250 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 800 lm | 200 lm |
| Beam Distance | 230 m | 100 m |
| Beam Pattern | flood | throw |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 2.0 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Runtime2 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 180 min | 300 min |
| Runtime (500lm) | 240 min | — |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | 175 g | 70 g |
| Length | — | 100 mm |
| Head Diameter | — | 26.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | — | 26.0 mm |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | 21700 | AAA |
| Charging | usb-c | none |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | dual | side |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 76.4 | 63.8 |
| EDC Score | 76.3 | 61.4 |
| Value Score | 74.6 | 64.7 |
| Throw Score | 73.0 | 59.6 |
| Flood Score | 79.0 | 59.3 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 341 | 38 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Release Year | 2,023 | 2,019 |
Our Verdict
The Fenix HM71R takes the edge with a stronger flood profile (75.0 vs 62.0). It's the better pick for flood use. The ScubaPro Nova 250 may still be worth considering for value applications.
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