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Fenix HL18R-T vs Silva Runner

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

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Silva Runner
Silva · 2022Runner
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw3.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T better than Runner?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 75 m+9%

Why is Runner better than HL18R-T?

Runner has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Silva RunnerSilva Runner≈ $554.5
Light output
Maximum output500 lm—
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h—
RechargeableYesYes
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—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
ColoursRedBlack
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