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Fenix HL18R-T vs Underwater Kinetics 515405

What HL18R-T does better (3) and where 515405 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T
Fenix · 2021HL18R-T
4.2Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Underwater Kinetics 515405
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515405
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $55
4.8Brightness & throw2.5
3.8Build & durability2.5

Why is HL18R-T better than 515405?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 70 lm7.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)82 m vs 65 m+26%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is 515405 better than HL18R-T?

515405 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HL18R-TFenix HL18R-T≈ $554.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm70 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
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries32
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—
ColoursRed—
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