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Fenix HM55R vs Vixen SG-L02

What HM55R does better (2) and where SG-L02 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Vixen SG-L02
Vixen · 2024SG-L02
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $75
8.0Brightness & throw2.2
7.8Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R better than SG-L02?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 42 lm28.6×
  2. Battery capacity1,600 mAh vs 600 mAh2.7×

Why is SG-L02 better than HM55R?

SG-L02 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.6
Vixen SG-L02Vixen SG-L02≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm42 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—5
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,600 mAh600 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
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—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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