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Fenix HM55R vs Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro

What HM55R does better (4) and where UT27 MCT Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore UT27 MCT Pro
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT Pro
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $60
7.6Brightness & throw6.7
7.0Battery & charging6.0
7.9Build & durability4.8
7.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than UT27 MCT Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 800 lm+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 167 m+5%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 6,970 cd+10%

Why is UT27 MCT Pro better than HM55R?

  1. Weight105 g vs 74 g+42%
Specifications

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Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m167 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 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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