Fenix
Fenix HM55R Renegade
$100
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Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Nitecore NU25
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fenix HM55R Renegade is cheaper at $100. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Nitecore NU25 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $100 | — |
| Brand | Fenix | Nitecore |
| Released | — | — |
| Max lumens | 1200 | 360 |
| Max beam distance meters | 175 | 81 |
| Runtime max hrs | 120 | 160 |
| Weight grams | 105 | 51 |
| Battery type | removable-li-ion | built-in-li-ion |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 1600 | — |
| Recharge port | usb-c | micro-usb |
| Waterproof rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Reactive lighting | No | No |
| Beam type | mixed | — |
Sources — Fenix HM55R Renegade: fenixlighting.com (verified 2026-07-11). Nitecore NU25: nitecore.co.uk (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Fenix HM55R Renegade and Nitecore NU25?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max lumens: Fenix HM55R Renegade 1200 vs Nitecore NU25 360
- Max beam distance meters: Fenix HM55R Renegade 175 vs Nitecore NU25 81
- Runtime max hrs: Fenix HM55R Renegade 120 vs Nitecore NU25 160
- Weight grams: Fenix HM55R Renegade 105 vs Nitecore NU25 51
- Battery type: Fenix HM55R Renegade removable-li-ion vs Nitecore NU25 built-in-li-ion
- Recharge port: Fenix HM55R Renegade usb-c vs Nitecore NU25 micro-usb
- Waterproof rating: Fenix HM55R Renegade IP68 vs Nitecore NU25 IP66