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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Nitecore NWL30

What HT18R V2.0 does better (1) and where NWL30 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $150
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Nitecore NWL30
Nitecore · 2025NWL30
0 advantages≈ $110
9.1Brightness & throw8.0

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than NWL30?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 3,000 lm+23%

Why is NWL30 better than HT18R V2.0?

NWL30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight358 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGreen
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