How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. HL45R vs NU53

Fenix HL45R vs Nitecore NU53

What HL45R does better (3) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.0
5.1Battery & charging9.1
3.8Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than NU53?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 175 m+26%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,660 cd+58%
  3. Weight133 g vs 151 g+14%

Why is NU53 better than HL45R?

  1. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 6,000 mAh3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime54 h vs 153 h2.8×
  3. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+80%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,900 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g151 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare