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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Nextorch P82C

What HT18R V2.0 does better (3) and where P82C wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
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Nextorch P82C
Nextorch · 2024P82C
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $135
8.9Brightness & throw8.2
8.4Battery & charging7.1
4.3Build & durability3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than P82C?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 2,200 lm+68%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  3. Maximum runtime87 h vs 85 h+2%

Why is P82C better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Weight358 g vs 281 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Nextorch P82CNextorch P82C≈ $1356.5
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime87 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight358 g281 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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