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Fenix HL16 vs Ledlenser Solidline SH5

What HL16 does better (1) and where Solidline SH5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Ledlenser Solidline SH5
Ledlenser · 2021Solidline SH5
0 advantages≈ $30
4.4Brightness & throw3.5

Why is HL16 better than Solidline SH5?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%

Why is Solidline SH5 better than HL16?

Solidline SH5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
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 lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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