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Armytek Elf C1 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0

What Elf C1 does better (1) and where HL18R-T V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw6.5

Why is Elf C1 better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than Elf C1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m vs 125 m+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-25
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)—80
Colour temperature—6,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime—160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—57.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—47 mm
Weight—103 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Orange, Red, Black
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