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Fenix HM60R vs Nitecore NU50

What HM60R does better (0) and where NU50 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw7.4
9.4Battery & charging8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R better than NU50?

HM60R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU50 better than HM60R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 130 m+8%
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,400 lm+8%
  3. Weight157 g vs 146 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $808.1
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight157 g146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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