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Fenix HL18R-T vs Underwater Kinetics 514652F

What HL18R-T does better (2) and where 514652F wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Underwater Kinetics 514652F
Underwater Kinetics · 2021514652F
4.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
4.0Brightness & throw5.6
3.5Build & durability2.4

Why is HL18R-T better than 514652F?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 170 lm2.9×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is 514652F better than HL18R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 192 m2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $553.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm170 lm
Peak beam intensity1,680 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,100K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity1,300 mAh—
Maximum runtime43 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—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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