Fenix HM53R vs Streamlight Bandit Pro size comparison
The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM53R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM53R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix HM53R Check price ↗ | Streamlight Bandit Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 71 mm (2.80 in) | 69 mm (2.72 in)−2 mm |
| Height | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)−7 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−12 mm |
| Weight | 102 g with battery and headband | 45 g listed |
| Battery | 18350 | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 180 lm |
| Throw | 158 m | — |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $69.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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HM53R vs Bandit Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight Bandit Pro is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 71 mm (2.80 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Streamlight Bandit Pro is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM53R: 102 g with battery and headband; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM53R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 567% more.
Battery
The Fenix HM53R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Streamlight Bandit Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM53R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM53R was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $37.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HM53R if you want more output (1,200 lm vs 180 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight Bandit Pro if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HM53R vs Bandit Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM53R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?
The Streamlight Bandit Pro is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 71 mm (2.80 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Streamlight Bandit Pro is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM53R: 102 g with battery and headband; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM53R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?
The Fenix HM53R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 567% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM53R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM53R was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $37.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HM53R and Streamlight Bandit Pro use the same battery?
The Fenix HM53R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Streamlight Bandit Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM53R lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HM53R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $69.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight Bandit Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $32.35 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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