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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Nitecore NU53

What HM61R V3.0 does better (3) and where NU53 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.4
9.2Battery & charging9.2
7.1Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than NU53?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 153 h+96%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m vs 175 m+11%
  3. Peak beam intensity9,510 cd vs 7,660 cd+24%

Why is NU53 better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+50%
  2. Weight168 g vs 151 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.2
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity9,510 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)195 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—19
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height105.4 mm—
Head diameter / width38 mm—
Body diameter / depth51 mm—
Weight168 g151 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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