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Fenix C7 vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix HM53R ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 102g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 135 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM53R carries lighter at 102g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.