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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HM55R RENEGADE does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026HM55R RENEGADE
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw7.4
7.4Battery & charging8.8
7.9Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R RENEGADE better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 157 m+11%
  2. Weight105 g vs 140 g+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 6,170 cd+24%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HM55R RENEGADE?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 200 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g140 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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