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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE vs Nitecore UT27 MB

What HM55R RENEGADE does better (5) and where UT27 MB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026HM55R RENEGADE
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore UT27 MB
Nitecore · 2026UT27 MB
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
7.6Brightness & throw6.7
7.4Battery & charging3.9
7.9Build & durability4.8
8.2Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R RENEGADE better than UT27 MB?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 21 h5.7×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 168 m+4%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  5. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 7,124 cd+8%

Why is UT27 MB better than HM55R RENEGADE?

  1. Weight105 g vs 74 g+42%
  2. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 98+9%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd7,124 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m168 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)9098
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h21 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g74 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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