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Fenix HP16R vs Fenix HP25R V2.0

What HP16R does better (3) and where HP25R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix HP25R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HP25R V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.8
8.4Battery & charging9.2
3.4Light quality8.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HP16RHP25R V2.0
47 × 623247 × 6033
HP16RHP25R V2.0Difference
Length / height62 mm60 mm+2 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm47 mm=
Body diameter / depth32 mm33 mm−1 mm
Weight216 g238 g−22 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HP16R better than HP25R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 228 m+12%
  2. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 13,000 cd+25%
  3. Weight216 g vs 238 g+10%

Why is HP25R V2.0 better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 1,600 lm+28%
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 400 h+33%
  3. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Fenix HP25R V2.0Fenix HP25R V2.0≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd13,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m228 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,450K5,700K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h400 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm60 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm33 mm
Weight216 g238 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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