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Fenix HL16 vs Ledlenser Neo5R

What HL16 does better (2) and where Neo5R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Ledlenser Neo5R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo5R
1 advantage≈ $30
4.4Brightness & throw4.9

Why is HL16 better than Neo5R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 100 m+4%
  2. Weight97 g vs 104 g+7%

Why is Neo5R better than HL16?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 600 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
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 g104 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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