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Fenix HP16R vs Fenix HP30R V2.0

What HP16R does better (2) and where HP30R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix HP30R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HP30R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw9.3
8.4Battery & charging7.4
3.4Light quality3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HP16RHP30R V2.0
47 × 623256 × 9244
HP16RHP30R V2.0Difference
Length / height62 mm92 mm−30 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm56 mm−9 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm44 mm−12 mm
Weight216 g437 g−221 g

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

Why is HP16R better than HP30R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 120 h2.5×
  2. Weight216 g vs 437 g2×

Why is HP30R V2.0 better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output1,250 lm vs 3,000 lm2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 270 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 18,220 cd+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Fenix HP30R V2.0Fenix HP30R V2.0≈ $2208.8
Light output
Maximum output1,250 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd18,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m270 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XHP50
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,450K5,550K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height62 mm92 mm
Head diameter / width47 mm56 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm44 mm
Weight216 g437 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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