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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix HT32R

What HT18R V2.0 does better (3) and where HT32R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Fenix HT32R
Fenix · 2026HT32R
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.0
8.4Battery & charging8.4
4.8Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than HT32R?

  1. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 136,900 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 740 m+49%
  3. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+9%

Why is HT32R better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 4,000 lm+8%
  2. Weight358 g vs 259 g+38%
  3. Maximum runtime87 h vs 92.5 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Fenix HT32RFenix HT32R≈ $1909.0
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd136,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m740 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90Luminus SFT-42R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h92.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—164.8 mm
Head diameter / width—61 mm
Body diameter / depth—28.5 mm
Weight358 g259 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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