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Fenix HL16 vs Knog Bilby 400

What HL16 does better (4) and where Bilby 400 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ $30
vs
Knog Bilby 400
Knog · 2022Bilby 400
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.8
4.9Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than Bilby 400?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 100 m+4%
  3. Submersible to2 m vs 1 m2×
  4. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 2,500 cd+8%

Why is Bilby 400 better than HL16?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 105 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Knog Bilby 400Knog Bilby 400≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output450 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m100 m
Runtime at maximum output—300 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime100 h105 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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