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Fenix HL17R vs Nitecore NU05 V2.0

What HL17R does better (1) and where NU05 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU05 V2.0
Nitecore · 2025NU05 V2.0
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $19
Higher score
8.9Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than NU05 V2.0?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is NU05 V2.0 better than HL17R?

NU05 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm—
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime96 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm—
Head diameter / width40.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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