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Black Diamond Cosmo 350 vs Fenix HL16

What Cosmo 350 does better (0) and where HL16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350
Black Diamond · 2022Cosmo 350
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $25
vs
Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Cosmo 350 better than HL16?

Cosmo 350 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL16 better than Cosmo 350?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 450 lm+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output350 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,700 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—104 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—64 mm
Body diameter / depth—48 mm
Weight—97 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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