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Fenix HL16 vs Silva Scout 3XT

What HL16 does better (2) and where Scout 3XT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $30
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Silva Scout 3XT
Silva · 2023Scout 3XT
0 advantages≈ $30
5.2Brightness & throw3.5

Why is HL16 better than Scout 3XT?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 65 m+60%
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 350 lm+29%

Why is Scout 3XT better than HL16?

Scout 3XT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.3
Light output
Maximum output450 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm84 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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