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Fenix HM53R vs Nitecore NU45
What HM53R does better (2) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM53R better than NU45?
- Maximum runtime135 h vs 86 h+57%
- Weight102 g vs 126 g+24%
Why is NU45 better than HM53R?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,700 lm+42%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 172 m+9%
- Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 7,400 cd+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,240 cd | 7,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 158 m | 172 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-25 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 135 h | 86 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 71 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 37 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 36 mm | — |
| Weight | 102 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Side switch | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
