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Fenix HL18R-T vs Fenix HL32R-T

What HL18R-T does better (0) and where HL32R-T wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw6.2
2.8Battery & charging7.6
3.5Build & durability4.6
2.1Light quality5.7

Why is HL18R-T better than HL32R-T?

HL18R-T has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HL32R-T better than HL18R-T?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,680 cd vs 4,360 cd2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime43 h vs 150 h3.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 132 m+61%
  4. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
  5. USB-C chargingNo · HL18R-T: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd4,360 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3Luminus SST-20
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature4,100K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h150 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm66 mm
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm45 mm
Weight—107 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Red
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