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Fenix HL16 vs Ledlenser HF4R Core

What HL16 does better (1) and where HF4R Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw5.6
4.9Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 35 h2.9×

Why is HF4R Core better than HL16?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 130 m+25%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime100 h35 h
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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