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Fenix HM55R vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HM55R does better (2) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
7.0Battery & charging6.3
7.9Build & durability2.4

Why is HM55R better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum runtime147 h vs 90 h+63%

Why is HF8R Core better than HM55R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 210 m+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m210 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-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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