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Fenix HL30 vs Petzl Bindi

What HL30 does better (3) and where Bindi wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Bindi
Petzl · 2018Bindi
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
2.6Brightness & throw2.4
7.2Build & durability6.9

Why is HL30 better than Bindi?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 50 h4×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 200 lm+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 36 m+39%

Why is Bindi better than HL30?

  1. Weight74 g vs 35 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Petzl BindiPetzl Bindi≈ $404.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m36 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime200 h50 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g35 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
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