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Fenix HL17R vs Wuben X4

What HL17R does better (1) and where X4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Wuben X4
Wuben · 2025X4
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $40
2.8Brightness & throw5.7
5.5Battery & charging8.5
8.8Build & durability3.3
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL17R better than X4?

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

Why is X4 better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,500 lm3×
  2. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh3.4×
  3. Maximum runtime96 h vs 720 h7.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.9
Wuben X4Wuben X4≈ $405.9
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—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,000 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime96 h720 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
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 wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGrey
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