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Fenix HL17R vs Olight iMini 2

What HL17R does better (2) and where iMini 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Olight iMini 2
Olight · 2025iMini 2
0 advantages≈ $18
2.6Brightness & throw2.0

Why is HL17R better than iMini 2?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 50 lm10×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 21 m4.8×

Why is iMini 2 better than HL17R?

iMini 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm50 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m21 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime96 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
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—
ColoursBlack—
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