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Fenix HL16 vs Ledlenser Kidled4R

What HL16 does better (5) and where Kidled4R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
5 advantages≈ $30
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Ledlenser Kidled4R
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled4R
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
4.4Brightness & throw2.1
4.9Build & durability2.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than Kidled4R?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 40 lm11.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 25 m4.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 160 cd16.9×
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 18 h5.6×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is Kidled4R better than HL16?

Kidled4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm40 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m25 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h18 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Pocket clip—Yes
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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