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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix UC35 V2.0 ($89.95) 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 UC35 V2.0 | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 89g | 102g |
| Material | Aluminum, hard-anodized | — |
| Weight | 89g (Fenix published) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 1000lm max | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Weight basis | Without battery | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | — | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Size | — | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | — | 135 hours max |
Pros & Cons
Fenix UC35 V2.0
- Body weighs 89 g
- Holster and lanyard included
- Falls back to CR123A
- Weight excludes the battery
- Micro-USB charging port
- Flat-top 18650s will not work
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. If weight matters most, Fenix UC35 V2.0 carries lighter at 89g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.