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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix HT30R

What HT18R does better (2) and where HT30R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $280
8.4Brightness & throw7.4
4.7Battery & charging3.2
4.9Build & durability5.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18RHT30R
68 × 188.525.440 × 17926
HT18RHT30RDifference
Length / height188.5 mm179 mm+9.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm+28 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26 mm−0.6 mm
Weight326 g264 g+62 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HT18R better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 500 lm5.6×
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 7.2 h5.8×

Why is HT30R better than HT18R?

  1. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 562,500 cd+86%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 1,500 m+36%
  3. Weight326 g vs 264 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,500 m
Light sourceLEDLEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime42 h7.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm179 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm26 mm
Weight326 g264 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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