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Fenix WT16R vs Format UV

What WT16R does better (2) and where UV wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WT16R
Fenix · 2021WT16R
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Format UV
Format · 2021UV
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.9Brightness & throw2.9
5.1Battery & charging3.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

WT16RUV
37 × 1272628 × 159
WT16RUVDifference
Length / height127 mm159 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm28 mm+9 mm

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

Why is WT16R better than UV?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 80 m+44%
  2. Maximum runtime30 h vs 20 h+50%

Why is UV better than WT16R?

UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WT16RFenix WT16R≈ $654.4
Format UVFormat UV≈ $454.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-E2Cree XP-G2
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime30 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height127 mm159 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm28 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight129 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
UV light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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