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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

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

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $140
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Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw8.9
4.7Battery & charging8.4
4.9Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Weight326 g vs 358 g+10%

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 87 h2.1×
  2. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,700 lm+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h87 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight326 g358 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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