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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix HT32R

What HT18R does better (2) and where HT32R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Fenix HT32R
Fenix · 2026HT32R
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
8.8Brightness & throw9.0
5.5Battery & charging8.4
5.4Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18RHT32R
68 × 188.525.461 × 164.828.5
HT18RHT32RDifference
Length / height188.5 mm164.8 mm+23.7 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm61 mm+7 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm−3.1 mm
Weight326 g259 g+67 g

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

Why is HT18R better than HT32R?

  1. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 136,900 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 740 m+49%

Why is HT32R better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 92.5 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 4,000 lm+43%
  3. Weight326 g vs 259 g+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.9
Fenix HT32RFenix HT32R≈ $1909.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd136,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m740 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-42R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h92.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm164.8 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm61 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm
Weight326 g259 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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