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Fenix HL16 vs Nitecore HA15 UHE

What HL16 does better (3) and where HA15 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw3.5
4.9Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than HA15 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 80 m+30%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 1,600 cd+69%
  3. Maximum output450 lm vs 400 lm+12%

Why is HA15 UHE better than HL16?

  1. Weight97 g vs 65 g+49%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 114 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Light output
Maximum output450 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h114 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
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g65 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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