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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 UV

What HT18R V2.0 does better (0) and where SK05 Pro 2 UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $150
vs
Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 UV
Loop Gear · 2026SK05 Pro 2 UV
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $125
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.8
8.4Battery & charging6.1
4.3Build & durability7.8

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than SK05 Pro 2 UV?

HT18R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SK05 Pro 2 UV better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 5,000 lm+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight358 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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