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Fenix WT16R vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix WT16R ($64.95) 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 WT16R | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 129g | 102g |
| Output | 300 lumens, 115 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in Li-polymer battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 30 hours max | 135 hours max |
| Weight | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) including battery) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 hours 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 WT16R is the better value at $64.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM53R carries lighter at 102g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.