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Fenix HL16 vs Petzl Tikka 350

What HL16 does better (1) and where Tikka 350 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Petzl Tikka 350
Petzl · 2023Tikka 350
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw4.1
4.9Build & durability6.4

Why is HL16 better than Tikka 350?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%

Why is Tikka 350 better than HL16?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 115 m+11%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Weight97 g vs 94 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Petzl Tikka 350Petzl Tikka 350≈ $255.1
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime100 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g94 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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