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Fenix HM53R vs Petzl Nao LT

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

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Nao LT
Petzl · 2026Nao LT
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
6.9Brightness & throw4.3
7.7Battery & charging4.6
8.0Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM53R better than Nao LT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 75 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 1,410 cd4.4×
  4. Maximum runtime135 h vs 85 h+59%

Why is Nao LT better than HM53R?

  1. Weight102 g vs 90 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Petzl Nao LTPetzl Nao LT≈ $756.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m75 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 h85 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 g90 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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