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Fenix HL18R-T vs Ledlenser EXH8

What HL18R-T does better (3) and where EXH8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Ledlenser EXH8
Ledlenser · 2021EXH8
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
4.0Brightness & throw3.8
3.5Build & durability2.4

Why is HL18R-T better than EXH8?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 180 lm2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime43 h vs 15 h2.9×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is EXH8 better than HL18R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 120 m+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Ledlenser EXH8Ledlenser EXH8≈ $703.6
Light output
Maximum output500 lm180 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h15 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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