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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.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw8.0
7.6Battery & charging9.1
4.6Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than NU53?

  1. Weight107 g vs 151 g+41%

Why is NU53 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,800 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 175 m+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 7,660 cd+76%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—19
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g151 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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