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Fenix HL17R vs Nitecore MT1A Pro

What HL17R does better (1) and where MT1A Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.6Brightness & throw3.3
5.3Battery & charging3.0
8.9Build & durability9.4
5.5Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime96 h vs 10 h9.6×

Why is MT1A Pro better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
  2. Weight65 g vs 52 g+25%
  3. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+10%
Specifications

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Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Battery capacity1,000 mAh1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime96 h10 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm—
Head diameter / width40.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g52 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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