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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Fenix HM55R

What Distance lt 1100 does better (0) and where HM55R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw8.0
5.9Build & durability7.8

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than HM55R?

Distance lt 1100 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM55R better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 175 m+40%
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,200 lm+9%
  3. Maximum runtime120 h vs 147 h+23%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.6
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-25
LED maker—Luminus
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—64 mm
Head diameter / width—34 mm
Body diameter / depth—44 mm
Weight—105 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Strobe—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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