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Fenix HM55R vs Nitecore NU40

What HM55R does better (1) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
7.6Brightness & throw7.0
7.0Battery & charging6.4
7.9Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than NU40?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%

Why is NU40 better than HM55R?

  1. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 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 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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