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Fenix HL18R-T vs Fenix HM50R V2.0
What HL18R-T does better (1) and where HM50R V2.0 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.0Brightness & throw5.1
2.8Battery & charging4.4
3.5Build & durability9.3
2.1Light quality3.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
HL18R-THM50R V2.0
| HL18R-T | HM50R V2.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 68.5 mm | 64 mm | +4.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 45 mm | 36 mm | +9 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 39.5 mm | 32 mm | +7.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HL18R-T better than HM50R V2.0?
- Maximum runtime43 h vs 42 h+2%
Why is HM50R V2.0 better than HL18R-T?
- USB-C chargingNo · HL18R-T: Yes
- Peak beam intensity1,680 cd vs 3,310 cd+97%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 115 m+40%
- Maximum output500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
- Brightness levels3 vs 4+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 500 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,680 cd | 3,310 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 82 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XP-G3 | Cree XP-G3 |
| LED maker | Cree | Cree |
| Colour temperature | 4,100K | 5,900K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 1,300 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 43 h | 42 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 68.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 45 mm | 36 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 39.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Weight | — | 78 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 3 | 4 |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
