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Fenix HL45R vs Petzl Xena

What HL45R does better (3) and where Xena wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $120
8.4Brightness & throw8.2
5.2Battery & charging6.2
4.0Build & durability3.9
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than Xena?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 170 m+29%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,220 cd+68%
  3. Weight133 g vs 185 g+39%

Why is Xena better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+40%
  2. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+68%
  3. Maximum runtime54 h vs 75 h+39%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $807.2
Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity1,900 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h75 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm100 mm
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g185 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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