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Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Iko Core

What HL18R-T does better (1) and where Iko Core wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.2
2.8Battery & charging4.3

Why is HL18R-T better than Iko Core?

  1. Battery capacity1,300 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+4%

Why is Iko Core better than HL18R-T?

Iko Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,300 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime43 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Weight—79 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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