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Fenix HM53R vs Nitecore UT27 MB
What HM53R does better (3) and where UT27 MB wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM53R better than UT27 MB?
- Maximum runtime135 h vs 21 h6.4×
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
Why is UT27 MB better than HM53R?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 168 m+6%
- Weight102 g vs 74 g+38%
- Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 7,124 cd+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,240 cd | 7,124 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 158 m | 168 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-25 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 2 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 98 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A | AAA |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 135 h | 21 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 71 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 37 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 36 mm | — |
| Weight | 102 g | 74 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Side switch | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |









