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Fenix HT18 vs Nitecore P30i
What HT18 does better (0) and where P30i wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
HT18P30i
| HT18 | P30i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 184 mm | 177 mm | +7 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 65 mm | +3 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HT18 better than P30i?
HT18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is P30i better than HT18?
- Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
- Maximum runtime61 h vs 100 h+64%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m vs 999 m+8%
- Peak beam intensity213,910 cd vs 249,500 cd+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 213,910 cd | 249,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 925 m | 999 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 61 h | 100 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 184 mm | 177 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 65 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 220 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 4 | — |
| Switch | — | Dual switches |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
