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Fenix HT18 vs Fenix TK20R V2.0

What HT18 does better (3) and where TK20R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Fenix TK20R V2.0
Fenix · 2022TK20R V2.0
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw7.5
5.0Battery & charging5.6
5.6Build & durability5.9
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18TK20R V2.0
68 × 1842634 × 15325.4
HT18TK20R V2.0Difference
Length / height184 mm153 mm+31 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm34 mm+34 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight220 g204 g+16 g

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

Why is HT18 better than TK20R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 475 m+95%
  2. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 56,410 cd3.8×
  3. Maximum runtime61 h vs 48 h+27%

Why is TK20R V2.0 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 3,000 lm2×
  2. Weight220 g vs 204 g+8%
  3. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1306.3
Fenix TK20R V2.0Fenix TK20R V2.0≈ $1307.9
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd56,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m475 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime61 h48 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm153 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight220 g204 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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