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Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) 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 LD31 Renegade | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 102g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 135 hours max |
| Modes | — | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
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.