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Fenix HT18R vs Fenix TK22R

What HT18R does better (2) and where TK22R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix TK22R
Fenix · 2023TK22R
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $140
8.4Brightness & throw7.7
4.7Battery & charging5.0
4.9Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT18RTK22R
68 × 188.525.440 × 15825.4
HT18RTK22RDifference
Length / height188.5 mm158 mm+30.5 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm+28 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm=
Weight326 g218 g+108 g

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

Why is HT18R better than TK22R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 480 m2.3×
  2. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 57,600 cd5.3×

Why is TK22R better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+14%
  2. Weight326 g vs 218 g+50%
  3. Maximum runtime42 h vs 50 h+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Fenix TK22RFenix TK22R≈ $1407.2
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime42 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width68 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm25.4 mm
Weight326 g218 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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