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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix HT30R
What HT18R does better (2) and where HT30R wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
HT18RHT30R
| HT18R | HT30R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 188.5 mm | 179 mm | +9.5 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 40 mm | +28 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 26 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 326 g | 264 g | +62 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HT18R better than HT30R?
- Maximum output2,800 lm vs 500 lm5.6×
- Maximum runtime42 h vs 7.2 h5.8×
Why is HT30R better than HT18R?
- Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 562,500 cd+86%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 1,500 m+36%
- Weight326 g vs 264 g+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,800 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 302,500 cd | 562,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 1,100 m | 1,500 m |
| Light source | LED | LEP (laser-excited phosphor) |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Maximum runtime | 42 h | 7.2 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 188.5 mm | 179 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 68 mm | 40 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 25.4 mm | 26 mm |
| Weight | 326 g | 264 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | — | 2 |
| Switch | Dual switches | Dual switches |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Green / blue / RGB light | Yes | — |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | — | Yes |









