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Fenix HL18R-T vs Silva Runner Free

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

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw4.5
3.4Battery & charging6.4
3.8Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 80 m+2%

Why is Runner Free better than HL18R-T?

  1. Maximum runtime43 h vs 70 h+63%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m80 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 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Weight—55 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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