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Fenix HM53R vs Petzl Actik Core

What HM53R does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
6.9Brightness & throw5.4
7.7Battery & charging5.0
8.0Build & durability8.3

Why is HM53R better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 625 lm+92%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 3,310 cd+89%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 115 m+37%
  4. Maximum runtime135 h vs 100 h+35%

Why is Actik Core better than HM53R?

  1. Weight102 g vs 88 g+16%
Specifications

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Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime135 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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