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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore UT32

What HM50R V2.0 does better (2) and where UT32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.9
5.0Battery & charging3.1
9.4Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than UT32?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 18 h2.3×
  2. Weight78 g vs 82 g+5%

Why is UT32 better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,100 lm+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime42 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g82 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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