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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Silva Discover Hybrid

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where Discover Hybrid wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Silva Discover Hybrid
Silva · 2024Discover Hybrid
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
6.1Brightness & throw4.6
7.7Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than Discover Hybrid?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 500 lm+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 80 m+56%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Discover Hybrid better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight103 g vs 93 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m80 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)80—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime160 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width57.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth47 mm—
Weight103 g93 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursOrange, Red, Black—
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