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Fenix HT18 vs Fenix TK35

What HT18 does better (4) and where TK35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $130
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Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $110
7.6Brightness & throw6.4
5.0Battery & charging6.5
5.6Build & durability3.3
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18TK35
68 × 1842648 × 159.543
HT18TK35Difference
Length / height184 mm159.5 mm+24.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm48 mm+20 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm−17 mm
Weight220 g272 g−52 g

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

Why is HT18 better than TK35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 480 m+93%
  2. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 57,600 cd3.7×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,300 lm+15%
  4. Weight220 g vs 272 g+24%

Why is TK35 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum runtime61 h vs 235 h3.9×
  2. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1306.3
Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, AAA
Maximum runtime61 h235 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm48 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm43 mm
Weight220 g272 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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