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Fenix HT18 vs RovyVon S23

What HT18 does better (0) and where S23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18
Fenix · 2019HT18
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $130
vs
RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.4
5.0Battery & charging6.6
5.6Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18 better than S23?

HT18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S23 better than HT18?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 4,000 lm2.7×
  2. Weight220 g vs 188 g+17%
  3. Maximum runtime61 h vs 65 h+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18Fenix HT18≈ $1306.3
RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1307.8
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity213,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)925 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime61 h65 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height184 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight220 g188 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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