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Fenix HL45R vs Nitecore UT32

What HL45R does better (1) and where UT32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw7.9
5.4Battery & charging3.1
4.0Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than UT32?

  1. Maximum runtime54 h vs 18 h3×

Why is UT32 better than HL45R?

  1. Weight133 g vs 82 g+62%
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,100 lm+10%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $807.2
Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,900 mAh—
Maximum runtime54 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g82 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, BlackBlack
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