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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE vs Nitecore NWH20

What HM55R RENEGADE does better (6) and where NWH20 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026HM55R RENEGADE
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $70
7.6Brightness & throw4.5
7.4Battery & charging4.7
7.9Build & durability4.7
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R RENEGADE better than NWH20?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 89 m+97%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 1,980 cd3.9×
  4. Maximum runtime120 h vs 51 h2.4×
  5. Weight105 g vs 149 g+42%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NWH20 better than HM55R RENEGADE?

NWH20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd1,980 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m89 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime120 h51 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g149 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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