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Fenix HM53R vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HM53R does better (1) and where HC60 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
6.9Brightness & throw7.4
7.7Battery & charging8.8
8.0Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight102 g vs 140 g+37%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HM53R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  2. Maximum runtime135 h vs 200 h+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs26
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime135 h200 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 / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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