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Fenix HT18 vs Fenix PD40R V2.0
What HT18 does better (2) and where PD40R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.6Brightness & throw7.1
5.0Battery & charging7.2
5.6Build & durability8.3
3.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
HT18PD40R V2.0
| HT18 | PD40R V2.0 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 184 mm | 138 mm | +46 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 33.2 mm | +34.8 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | 26 mm | = |
| Weight | 220 g | 116 g | +104 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HT18 better than PD40R V2.0?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 405 m2.3×
- Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 41,010 cd5.2×
Why is PD40R V2.0 better than HT18?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
- Weight220 g vs 116 g+90%
- Maximum runtime61 h vs 88.2 h+45%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 213,910 cd | 41,010 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 925 m | 405 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | Luminus SST-70 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 61 h | 88.2 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 184 mm | 138 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 33.2 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 4 | 4 |
| Switch | — | Rotary / scroll wheel |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
