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Fenix HT32 vs Fenix LD45R

What HT32 does better (3) and where LD45R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HT32
Fenix · 2023HT32
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $160
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Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $160
8.0Brightness & throw7.4
4.0Battery & charging5.7
6.2Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HT32LD45R
52 × 16025.444.5 × 155.332
HT32LD45RDifference
Length / height160 mm155.3 mm+4.7 mm
Head diameter / width52 mm44.5 mm+7.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm32 mm−6.6 mm
Weight185 g302 g−117 g

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

Why is HT32 better than LD45R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m vs 480 m+33%
  2. Peak beam intensity102,400 cd vs 57,600 cd+78%
  3. Weight185 g vs 302 g+63%

Why is LD45R better than HT32?

  1. Maximum runtime29 h vs 65 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,800 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT32Fenix HT32≈ $1607.2
Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity102,400 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)640 m480 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime29 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height160 mm155.3 mm
Head diameter / width52 mm44.5 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm32 mm
Weight185 g302 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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