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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HA27 UHE

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (2) and where HA27 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw6.4
7.5Battery & charging5.1
3.4Light quality9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime160 h vs 65 h2.5×
  2. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+27%

Why is HA27 UHE better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 150 m+20%
  2. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 5,632 cd+44%
  3. Colour rendering (CRI)80 vs 97+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd5,632 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs24
Colour rendering (CRI)8097
Colour temperature6,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,900 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width57.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth47 mm—
Weight103 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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