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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore NU53
What HL32R-T does better (1) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL32R-T better than NU53?
- Weight107 g vs 151 g+41%
Why is NU53 better than HL32R-T?
- Maximum output800 lm vs 1,800 lm2.2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 175 m+33%
- Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 7,660 cd+76%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,360 cd | 7,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 132 m | 175 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-20 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | — | 19 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 6,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 150 h | 153 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Magnesium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 66 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 45 mm | — |
| Weight | 107 g | 151 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Red | — |









