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Fenix HM55R vs Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT

What HM55R does better (4) and where HA29 UHE MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $70
7.6Brightness & throw7.3
7.0Battery & charging7.9
7.9Build & durability7.8
7.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 169 m+4%
  2. Maximum runtime147 h vs 122 h+20%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 7,140 cd+7%
  4. Weight105 g vs 112 g+7%

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than HM55R?

HA29 UHE MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd7,140 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m169 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h122 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g112 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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