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Fenix HT18 vs Imalent MS06

What HT18 does better (4) and where MS06 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $130
vs
Imalent MS06
Imalent · 2020MS06
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $200
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.9
5.0Battery & charging4.2
5.6Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18 better than MS06?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 513 m+80%
  2. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 65,800 cd3.3×
  3. Weight220 g vs 572 g2.6×
  4. Maximum runtime61 h vs 31 h+97%

Why is MS06 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 25,000 lm16.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1306.3
Imalent MS06Imalent MS06≈ $2006.9
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm25,000 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd65,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m513 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime61 h31 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight220 g572 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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