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Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HM61R V3.0

What HM53R does better (1) and where HM61R V3.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
6.9Brightness & throw8.3
7.7Battery & charging9.2
8.0Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM53RHM61R V3.0
37 × 713638 × 105.451
HM53RHM61R V3.0Difference
Length / height71 mm105.4 mm−34.4 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm38 mm−1 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm51 mm−15 mm
Weight102 g168 g−66 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM53R better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Weight102 g vs 168 g+65%

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HM53R?

  1. Maximum runtime135 h vs 300 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,800 lm+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 195 m+23%
  4. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 9,510 cd+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime135 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm105.4 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm38 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm51 mm
Weight102 g168 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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