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Fenix HT18R vs RovyVon GL1

What HT18R does better (2) and where GL1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
RovyVon GL1
RovyVon · 2024GL1
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw7.1
4.7Battery & charging7.8
4.9Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT18R better than GL1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 400 m2.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 40,000 cd7.6×

Why is GL1 better than HT18R?

  1. Weight326 g vs 189 g+72%
  2. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
RovyVon GL1RovyVon GL1≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd40,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height188.5 mm—
Head diameter / width68 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight326 g189 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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