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Black Diamond Sprinter 500 vs Fenix HM50R V2.0

What Sprinter 500 does better (0) and where HM50R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond · 2021Sprinter 500
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw5.1
3.4Battery & charging4.4

Why is Sprinter 500 better than HM50R V2.0?

Sprinter 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than Sprinter 500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 115 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  3. Maximum runtime28 h vs 42 h+50%
  4. Weight105 g vs 78 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—5,900K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime28 h42 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—64 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight105 g78 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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