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Fenix HM55R vs Petzl Actik Core

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

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
7.6Brightness & throw5.4
7.0Battery & charging5.0
7.9Build & durability8.3

Why is HM55R better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 625 lm+92%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 3,310 cd2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 115 m+52%
  4. Maximum runtime147 h vs 100 h+47%
  5. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+28%

Why is Actik Core better than HM55R?

  1. Weight105 g vs 88 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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