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Fenix HM55R vs NEBO Master HL1000

What HM55R does better (5) and where Master HL1000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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NEBO Master HL1000
NEBO · 2025Master HL1000
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $75
7.6Brightness & throw5.9
7.0Battery & charging3.7
7.9Build & durability4.2

Why is HM55R better than Master HL1000?

  1. Maximum runtime147 h vs 2 h73.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 102 m+72%
  3. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%
  4. Weight105 g vs 166 g+58%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Master HL1000 better than HM55R?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m102 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
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity1,600 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g166 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackOrange
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