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Black Diamond Onsight 375 vs Fenix HL18R-T

What Onsight 375 does better (3) and where HL18R-T wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Onsight 375
Black Diamond · 2021Onsight 375
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $55
4.4Brightness & throw4.8
7.6Battery & charging3.4
5.0Build & durability3.8

Why is Onsight 375 better than HL18R-T?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 43 h2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 82 m+4%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is HL18R-T better than Onsight 375?

  1. Maximum output375 lm vs 500 lm+33%
Specifications

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Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output375 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,680 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m82 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,100K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,300 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h43 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height—68.5 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—39.5 mm
Weight135 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlackRed
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