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Fenix HL17R vs VARTA Night Cutter Pro F30R

What HL17R does better (1) and where Night Cutter Pro F30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
VARTA Night Cutter Pro F30R
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than Night Cutter Pro F30R?

  1. RechargeableYes · Night Cutter Pro F30R: No

Why is Night Cutter Pro F30R better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,500 lm3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 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—
RechargeableYesNo
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—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackSilver, Black
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