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Fenix HT30R vs Nitecore M20K

What HT30R does better (1) and where M20K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $280
vs
Nitecore M20K
Nitecore · 2022M20K
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $340
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.1
3.9Battery & charging8.9
5.6Build & durability3.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT30RM20K
40 × 1792650 × 145
HT30RM20KDifference
Length / height179 mm145 mm+34 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm50 mm−10 mm
Weight264 g290 g−26 g

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

Why is HT30R better than M20K?

  1. Weight264 g vs 290 g+10%

Why is M20K better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 2,000 lm4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2805.4
Nitecore M20KNitecore M20K≈ $3406.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—9,600 mAh
Maximum runtime7.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height179 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight264 g290 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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