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Fenix HL18R-T vs Silva Scout 3XTH

What HL18R-T does better (1) and where Scout 3XTH wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Silva Scout 3XTH
Silva · 2021Scout 3XTH
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw2.6

Why is HL18R-T better than Scout 3XTH?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 65 m+26%

Why is Scout 3XTH better than HL18R-T?

Scout 3XTH has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm—
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m65 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 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height68.5 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth39.5 mm—
Weight—104 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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