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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Fenix HL45R

What Distance lt 1100 does better (3) and where HL45R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $80
6.8Brightness & throw8.3
5.9Build & durability4.0

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 54 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,000 lm+10%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is HL45R better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 220 m+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $807.2
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,900 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h54 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—78.2 mm
Body diameter / depth—44.5 mm
Weight—133 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlackRed, White, Black
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