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Fenix HL17R vs Nitecore NU11

What HL17R does better (2) and where NU11 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore NU11
Nitecore · 2025NU11
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $25
2.6Brightness & throw2.2
8.9Build & durability7.1

Why is HL17R better than NU11?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 150 lm3.3×
  2. RechargeableYes · NU11: No

Why is NU11 better than HL17R?

NU11 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Nitecore NU11Nitecore NU11≈ $254.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm150 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—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm—
Head diameter / width40.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black, White
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