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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.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $70
6.9Brightness & throw6.7
7.7Battery & charging3.9
8.0Build & durability4.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime135 h vs 21 h6.4×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is UT27 MB better than HM53R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 168 m+6%
  2. Weight102 g vs 74 g+38%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 7,124 cd+14%
Specifications

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Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs22
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime135 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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