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Fenix HM55R vs Petzl PIXA R

What HM55R does better (6) and where PIXA R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
6 advantages≈ $75
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Petzl PIXA R
Petzl · 2025PIXA R
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $75
7.6Brightness & throw4.6
7.0Battery & charging2.5
7.9Build & durability7.3

Why is HM55R better than PIXA R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 90 m+94%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 2,020 cd3.8×
  4. Maximum runtime147 h vs 12 h12.2×
  5. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+28%
  6. Weight105 g vs 130 g+24%

Why is PIXA R better than HM55R?

PIXA R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Petzl PIXA RPetzl PIXA R≈ $755.0
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m90 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-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,600 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h12 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
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 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack, Yellow
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