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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Fenix HL18R-T

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where HL18R-T wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw4.8

Why is Spot 450 better than HL18R-T?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL18R-T better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,680 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—82 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,100K
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,300 mAh
Maximum runtime—43 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height—68.5 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—39.5 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SOS / beacon—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlueRed
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