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Fenix HL16 vs Ledlenser Neo3

What HL16 does better (2) and where Neo3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Ledlenser Neo3
Ledlenser · 2022Neo3
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $25
4.8Brightness & throw4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than Neo3?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 80 m+30%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%

Why is Neo3 better than HL16?

  1. Weight97 g vs 62 g+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.2
Ledlenser Neo3Ledlenser Neo3≈ $254.9
Light output
Maximum output450 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime100 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g62 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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