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Fenix HL17R vs Wuben X2 Pro+

What HL17R does better (1) and where X2 Pro+ wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Wuben X2 Pro+
Wuben · 2025X2 Pro+
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw4.8
5.3Battery & charging6.4
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than X2 Pro+?

  1. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 920 mAh+9%

Why is X2 Pro+ better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,500 lm3×
  2. Maximum runtime96 h vs 180 h+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Wuben X2 Pro+Wuben X2 Pro+≈ $406.0
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—14500 Li-ion, AA
Battery capacity1,000 mAh920 mAh
Maximum runtime96 h180 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height69.9 mm—
Head diameter / width40.4 mm—
Body diameter / depth37 mm—
Weight65 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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