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Fenix HM55R vs Fenix HM71R

What HM55R does better (1) and where HM71R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Fenix HM71R
Fenix · 2023HM71R
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.0
7.0Battery & charging9.2
7.7Light quality7.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM55RHM71R
34 × 644446 × 10645
HM55RHM71RDifference
Length / height64 mm106 mm−42 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm46 mm−12 mm
Body diameter / depth44 mm45 mm−1 mm
Weight105 g208 g−103 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM55R better than HM71R?

  1. Weight105 g vs 208 g+98%

Why is HM71R better than HM55R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,700 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime147 h vs 400 h2.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 230 m+31%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 13,220 cd+73%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Fenix HM71RFenix HM71R≈ $1209.1
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)9090
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h400 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm106 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm46 mm
Body diameter / depth44 mm45 mm
Weight105 g208 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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