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Fenix HT18 vs Fenix TK26R

What HT18 does better (2) and where TK26R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $130
7.6Brightness & throw5.4
5.0Battery & charging7.6
5.6Build & durability6.4
3.5Light quality3.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18TK26R
68 × 1842640 × 15025.4
HT18TK26RDifference
Length / height184 mm150 mm+34 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm+28 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm+0.6 mm
Weight220 g156 g+64 g

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

Why is HT18 better than TK26R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 350 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 30,620 cd7×

Why is TK26R better than HT18?

  1. Maximum runtime61 h vs 100 h+64%
  2. Weight220 g vs 156 g+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1306.3
Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd30,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m350 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature—7,100K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime61 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm150 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm25.4 mm
Weight220 g156 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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