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Fenix HL16 vs Nitecore HA13

What HL16 does better (4) and where HA13 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2024HA13
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw3.4
4.9Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than HA13?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 80 m+30%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 1,595 cd+69%
  4. Weight97 g vs 100 g+3%

Why is HA13 better than HL16?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 160 h+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.2
Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $305.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd1,595 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g100 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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