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Fenix HT18R vs Nextorch P82C

What HT18R does better (2) and where P82C wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Nextorch P82C
Nextorch · 2024P82C
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $135
8.4Brightness & throw8.2
4.7Battery & charging7.1
4.9Build & durability3.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R better than P82C?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,200 lm+27%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is P82C better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 85 h2×
  2. Weight326 g vs 281 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Nextorch P82CNextorch P82C≈ $1356.5
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime42 h85 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight326 g281 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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