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Fenix HM62-T vs Nitecore NU53

What HM62-T does better (2) and where NU53 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM62-T
Fenix · 2024HM62-T
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw8.4
8.2Battery & charging9.2
5.4Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM62-T better than NU53?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 153 h+83%
  2. Weight125 g vs 151 g+21%

Why is NU53 better than HM62-T?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,800 lm+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 175 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,620 cd vs 7,660 cd+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM62-TFenix HM62-T≈ $758.0
Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.2
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity5,620 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs219
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA—
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Weight125 g151 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursRed, BlackBlack
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