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Fenix HT18 vs Imalent RT70

What HT18 does better (3) and where RT70 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Imalent RT70
Imalent · 2018RT70
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $195
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw9.2
6.1Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18 better than RT70?

  1. Weight220 g vs 420 g+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 903 m+2%
  3. Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 203,850 cd+5%

Why is RT70 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 5,500 lm3.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1307.0
Imalent RT70Imalent RT70≈ $1957.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm5,500 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd203,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m903 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40Cree XHP70
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime61 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Magnetic charging—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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