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Fenix HL32R-T vs NEBO Transcend 1500

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where Transcend 1500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $75
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw6.8
7.6Battery & charging6.6

Why is HL32R-T better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Weight107 g vs 150 g+40%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 129 m+2%

Why is Transcend 1500 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,500 lm+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m129 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g150 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedGrey
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