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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix HT32

What HT18R does better (4) and where HT32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix HT32
Fenix · 2023HT32
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $160
8.4Brightness & throw8.0
4.7Battery & charging4.0
4.9Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18RHT32
68 × 188.525.452 × 16025.4
HT18RHT32Difference
Length / height188.5 mm160 mm+28.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm52 mm+16 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight326 g185 g+141 g

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

Why is HT18R better than HT32?

  1. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 102,400 cd3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 640 m+72%
  3. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,500 lm+12%
  4. Maximum runtime42 h vs 29 h+45%

Why is HT32 better than HT18R?

  1. Weight326 g vs 185 g+76%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Fenix HT32Fenix HT32≈ $1607.2
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd102,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m640 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime42 h29 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm160 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm52 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight326 g185 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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