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Fenix HM55R vs Nitecore HU2000

What HM55R does better (3) and where HU2000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw7.5
7.0Battery & charging5.8
7.9Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than HU2000?

  1. Maximum runtime147 h vs 66 h2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 160 m+9%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 6,400 cd+20%

Why is HU2000 better than HM55R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m160 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-ion—
Battery capacity1,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h66 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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