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Fenix E09R vs Fenix HL17R

What E09R does better (2) and where HL17R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
4 advantages≈ $35
2.7Brightness & throw2.6
4.5Battery & charging5.3
9.5Build & durability8.9
7.9Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E09RHL17R
19.3 × 7918.440.4 × 69.937
E09RHL17RDifference
Length / height79 mm69.9 mm+9.1 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm40.4 mm−21.1 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm37 mm−18.6 mm
Weight45 g65 g−20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E09R better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  2. Weight45 g vs 65 g+44%

Why is HL17R better than E09R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m vs 100 m+10%
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 96 h+37%
  3. Battery capacity800 mAh vs 1,000 mAh+25%
  4. Peak beam intensity2,070 cd vs 2,500 cd+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,070 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity800 mAh1,000 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h96 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm69.9 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm40.4 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm37 mm
Weight45 g65 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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