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Fenix E08R UE vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) vs Fenix HM53R ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flat edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E08R UE | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 125g | 102g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 160 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 111 hours max | 135 hours max |
| Weight | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 HM53R is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated flat edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.