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Fenix E40R vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix E40R ($109.95) vs Fenix HM53R ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E40R | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 102g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 135 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.