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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE vs Nitecore NU53

What HM55R RENEGADE does better (1) and where NU53 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026HM55R RENEGADE
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw8.4
7.8Battery & charging9.2
7.8Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R RENEGADE better than NU53?

  1. Weight105 g vs 151 g+44%

Why is NU53 better than HM55R RENEGADE?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,800 lm+50%
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 153 h+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—19
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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