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Fenix HM53R vs Ledlenser HF6R

What HM53R does better (2) and where HF6R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Ledlenser HF6R
Ledlenser · 2026HF6R
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $60
6.9Brightness & throw7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than HF6R?

  1. Maximum runtime135 h vs 60 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 900 lm+33%

Why is HF6R better than HM53R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 180 m+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Ledlenser HF6RLedlenser HF6R≈ $608.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime135 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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