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Coast FL13 vs Fenix HL30

What FL13 does better (1) and where HL30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Coast FL13
Coast · 2018FL13
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.8
7.3Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is FL13 better than HL30?

  1. Weight65 g vs 74 g+14%

Why is HL30 better than FL13?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)21 m vs 50 m2.4×
  2. Maximum runtime13 h vs 200 h15.4×
  3. Maximum output250 lm vs 300 lm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Coast FL13Coast FL13≈ $255.2
Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.4
Light output
Maximum output250 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity—620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)21 m50 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XP-G3
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries2—
Maximum runtime13 h200 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Size & weight
Length / height—64 mm
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Body diameter / depth—38 mm
Weight65 g74 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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