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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix LR50R V2.0

What HT18R V2.0 does better (3) and where LR50R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Fenix LR50R V2.0
Fenix · 2026LR50R V2.0
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw9.2
8.4Battery & charging9.2
4.3Build & durability4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than LR50R V2.0?

  1. Weight358 g vs 1,150 g3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 846 m+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 178,930 cd+69%

Why is LR50R V2.0 better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 18,000 lm4.9×
  2. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 32,000 mAh5.3×
  3. Maximum runtime87 h vs 195 h2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Fenix LR50R V2.0Fenix LR50R V2.0≈ $3708.9
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm18,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd178,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m846 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion46950 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh32,000 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h195 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—217.6 mm
Head diameter / width—89.6 mm
Body diameter / depth—53.9 mm
Weight358 g1,150 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
UV light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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