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Fenix HL30 vs Petzl Iko Core

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

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
2.9Brightness & throw6.3

Why is HL30 better than Iko Core?

  1. Weight74 g vs 79 g+7%

Why is Iko Core better than HL30?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.4
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g79 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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