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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Silva Runner Free 2

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (4) and where Runner Free 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $55
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Silva Runner Free 2
Silva · 2024Runner Free 2
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
6.2Brightness & throw4.3
7.8Build & durability5.2

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than Runner Free 2?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 450 lm+78%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 75 m+67%
  3. Weight103 g vs 122 g+18%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Runner Free 2 better than HL18R-T V2.0?

Runner Free 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output800 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs22
Colour rendering (CRI)80—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime160 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
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 g122 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursOrange, Red, Black—
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