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Black Diamond Sprinter 500 vs Fenix HL18R-T

What Sprinter 500 does better (0) and where HL18R-T wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Sprinter 500
Black Diamond · 2021Sprinter 500
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $55
4.5Brightness & throw4.8
4.0Battery & charging3.4
3.6Build & durability3.8

Why is Sprinter 500 better than HL18R-T?

Sprinter 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL18R-T better than Sprinter 500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m vs 82 m+58%
  2. Maximum runtime28 h vs 43 h+54%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,680 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)52 m82 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,100K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries33
Battery capacity—1,300 mAh
Maximum runtime28 h43 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height—68.5 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—39.5 mm
Weight105 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Red
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