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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Nitecore P30i

What HT18R V2.0 does better (4) and where P30i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $140
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw8.2
8.4Battery & charging8.3
4.3Build & durability7.8

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+85%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 999 m+10%
  3. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 249,500 cd+21%
  4. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%

Why is P30i better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime87 h vs 100 h+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Weight358 g—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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