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Fenix HT18 vs Imalent RT35

What HT18 does better (1) and where RT35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Imalent RT35
Imalent · 2018RT35
7.1Score
3 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.9
6.1Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18 better than RT35?

  1. Weight220 g vs 420 g+91%

Why is RT35 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,350 lm+57%
  2. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 447,560 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 1,338 m+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1307.0
Imalent RT35Imalent RT35≈ $1807.1
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,350 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd447,560 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m1,338 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime61 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight220 g420 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYesYes
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