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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Petzl Actik Core

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (5) and where Actik Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $55
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw5.4
7.5Battery & charging5.0

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 625 lm+28%
  2. Maximum runtime160 h vs 100 h+60%
  3. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+52%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 115 m+9%
  5. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 3,310 cd+18%

Why is Actik Core better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight103 g vs 88 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)80—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,900 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width57.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth47 mm—
Weight103 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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