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Fenix TK05R vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix TK05R ($79.95) 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 TK05R | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 124g | 102g |
| Output | 1,000 lumens, 450 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1.TG LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Three brightness levels plus Strobe | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 18350 battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | Length 115 mm, Head 32 mm, Body 23.5 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 14hours 30min max | 135 hours max |
| Weight | 124g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.37 oz. (124g) including battery) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK05R
- 1,000 lumens and 450 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 battery
- 124 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 14hours 30min 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 flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.