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Fenix HT30R vs Imalent SR16

What HT30R does better (0) and where SR16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $280
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Imalent SR16
Imalent · 2022SR16
1 advantage≈ $370
7.4Brightness & throw9.8

Why is HT30R better than SR16?

HT30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SR16 better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 55,000 lm110×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2804.8
Imalent SR16Imalent SR16≈ $370
Light output
Maximum output500 lm55,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50.3 HI
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—16
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime7.2 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Length / height179 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight264 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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