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Fenix HL17R vs Ledlenser P4R

What HL17R does better (3) and where P4R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser P4R
Ledlenser · 2025P4R
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ $30
2.6Brightness & throw2.4
8.9Build & durability2.2

Why is HL17R better than P4R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 300 lm+67%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. RechargeableYes · P4R: No

Why is P4R better than HL17R?

P4R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Ledlenser P4RLedlenser P4R≈ $303.5
Light output
Maximum output500 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime96 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm—
Head diameter / width40.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackSilver, Black
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