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Fenix HL32R-T vs Klarus HL1

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where HL1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Klarus HL1
Klarus · 2024HL1
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.7Brightness & throw7.1
7.9Battery & charging7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than HL1?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 100 h+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 125 m+6%

Why is HL1 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,200 lm+50%
  2. Weight107 g vs 56 g+91%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $707.2
Klarus HL1Klarus HL1≈ $658.2
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime150 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g56 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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