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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU53

What HM61R V2.0 does better (1) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.0
8.9Battery & charging9.1
6.8Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU53?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 153 h+96%

Why is NU53 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+76%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 175 m+8%
  4. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 7,660 cd+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—19
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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