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Fenix HM53R vs Streamlight Bandit Pro

What HM53R does better (2) and where Bandit Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Streamlight Bandit Pro
Streamlight · 2025Bandit Pro
0 advantages≈ $70
7.2Brightness & throw2.4

Why is HM53R better than Bandit Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 180 lm6.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 23 m6.9×

Why is Bandit Pro better than HM53R?

Bandit Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm180 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m23 m
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, CR123A—
Maximum runtime135 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm—
Head diameter / width37 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight102 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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