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Fenix HM55R vs Fenix HM60R V2.0

What HM55R does better (3) and where HM60R V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HM60R V2.0
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $85
7.6Brightness & throw7.8
7.0Battery & charging8.6
7.9Build & durability6.8
7.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than HM60R V2.0?

  1. Weight105 g vs 173 g+65%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 170 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 7,220 cd+6%

Why is HM60R V2.0 better than HM55R?

  1. Maximum runtime147 h vs 292 h+99%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
Specifications

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Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K7,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h292 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g173 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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