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Fenix HM55R vs Klarus HL1

What HM55R does better (2) and where HL1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.2Brightness & throw7.1
7.1Battery & charging7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than HL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 125 m+40%
  2. Maximum runtime147 h vs 100 h+47%

Why is HL1 better than HM55R?

  1. Weight105 g vs 56 g+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.7
Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g56 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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