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Fenix HM53R vs Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT

What HM53R does better (2) and where HA29 UHE MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
6.9Brightness & throw7.3
7.7Battery & charging7.9
8.0Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime135 h vs 122 h+11%
  2. Weight102 g vs 112 g+10%

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than HM53R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 169 m+7%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 7,140 cd+14%
Specifications

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Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd7,140 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m169 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Maximum runtime135 h122 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g112 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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