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Fenix HL17R vs VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R

What HL17R does better (2) and where Night Cutter Pro F40R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.6Brightness & throw6.0
5.3Battery & charging6.3
8.9Build & durability2.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL17RNight Cutter Pro F40R
40.4 × 69.93744 × 233
HL17RNight Cutter Pro F40RDifference
Length / height69.9 mm233 mm−163.1 mm
Head diameter / width40.4 mm44 mm−3.6 mm
Weight65 g380 g−315 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HL17R better than Night Cutter Pro F40R?

  1. Weight65 g vs 380 g5.8×
  2. Maximum runtime96 h vs 48 h2×

Why is Night Cutter Pro F40R better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 350 m3.5×
  3. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh5.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Maximum runtime96 h48 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm233 mm
Head diameter / width40.4 mm44 mm
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g380 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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