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Fenix HL16 vs Nitecore HA13 (2023)

What HL16 does better (1) and where HA13 (2023) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
2 advantages
4.4Brightness & throw4.4

Why is HL16 better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%

Why is HA13 (2023) better than HL16?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 120 m+15%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 3,600 cd+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—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 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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