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Fenix HL17R vs Wuben G5

What HL17R does better (1) and where G5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Wuben G5
Wuben · 2024G5
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $25
2.6Brightness & throw2.9
8.9Build & durability2.6

Why is HL17R better than G5?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is G5 better than HL17R?

G5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Wuben G5Wuben G5≈ $253.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 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—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
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—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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