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Fenix HL18R-T vs Ledlenser iH6

What HL18R-T does better (1) and where iH6 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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Ledlenser iH6
Ledlenser · 2021iH6
2 advantages≈ $50
4.8Brightness & throw4.4

Why is HL18R-T better than iH6?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 200 lm2.5×

Why is iH6 better than HL18R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 120 m+46%
  2. Maximum runtime43 h vs 60 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursRed—
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