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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix LD12R ($59.95) 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 LD12R | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 74g | 102g |
| Output | 600 lumens, 186 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 16 hours 20 minutes max | 135 hours max |
| Weight | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes 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 LD12R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.