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Fenix HT32R vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix HT32R ($189.95) 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 HT32R | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 259g | 102g |
| Output | 4,000 lumens max, 740 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| Beams | Spotlight (2,500 lm) and floodlight (3,200 lm), alone or combined | — |
| Modes | 19 including red, green and blue light | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Runtime | 92 h 30 min max | 135 hours max |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | 259g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Size | — | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HT32R
- 740 m of throw with a separate flood beam
- Red, green and blue light modes
- IP68 with a covered USB-C port
- Battery included
- $189.95
- 19 modes is a lot to learn
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 flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.