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Fenix HL17R vs Wuben L3

What HL17R does better (0) and where L3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Wuben L3
Wuben · 2025L3
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw5.2
5.3Battery & charging8.3
8.9Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than L3?

HL17R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is L3 better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 3,000 lm6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 226 m2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 12,770 cd5.1×
  4. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh4.8×
  5. Maximum runtime96 h vs 120 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Wuben L3Wuben L3≈ $406.4
Light output
Maximum output500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd12,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m226 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime96 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 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
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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