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Fenix HT30R vs Fenix TK30

What HT30R does better (3) and where TK30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $280
vs
Fenix TK30
Fenix · 2020TK30
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $270
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.1
3.2Battery & charging3.2
5.1Build & durability6.6
2.1Light quality2.1
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT30RTK30
40 × 1792632 × 15826
HT30RTK30Difference
Length / height179 mm158 mm+21 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm32 mm+8 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm26 mm=
Weight264 g146 g+118 g

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

Why is HT30R better than TK30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 1,200 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 360,000 cd+56%
  3. Maximum runtime7.2 h vs 6 h+20%

Why is TK30 better than HT30R?

  1. Weight264 g vs 146 g+81%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Fenix TK30Fenix TK30≈ $2704.9
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd360,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m1,200 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LEP (laser-excited phosphor)
LED & beam
Colour temperature—6,100K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime7.2 h6 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height179 mm158 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm32 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm26 mm
Weight264 g146 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels22
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
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