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Fenix HL18R-T vs Milwaukee Hl-Sf

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

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Milwaukee Hl-Sf
Milwaukee · 2022Hl-Sf
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $55
4.8Brightness & throw5.3
3.8Build & durability2.5

Why is HL18R-T better than Hl-Sf?

  1. Maximum runtime43 h vs 25 h+72%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Hl-Sf better than HL18R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 100 m+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Milwaukee Hl-SfMilwaukee Hl-Sf≈ $553.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries33
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h25 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—
ColoursRed—
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