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Fenix HM53R vs Nitecore NWH20
What HM53R does better (6) and where NWH20 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM53R better than NWH20?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
- Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 1,980 cd3.2×
- Maximum runtime135 h vs 51 h2.6×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 89 m+78%
- Weight102 g vs 149 g+46%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
Why is NWH20 better than HM53R?
NWH20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,240 cd | 1,980 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 158 m | 89 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Adjustable focus (zoom) | — | Yes |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-25 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 4 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 4,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | — |
| Maximum runtime | 135 h | 51 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| 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 | 149 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Stepless (ramping) brightness | — | Yes |
| Switch | Side switch | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
