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Alternatives to Fenix HL18R-T

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the HL18R-T — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the HL18R-T

BioLite 425
4
BioLite · 2023425
5.0
Same price ≈ $55
  • USB-C charging
  • Maximum runtime 60 h vs 43 h
  • Maximum output 425 lm vs 500 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx6
Fenix HM50R V2.0
6
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6
9% pricier ≈ $60
  • USB-C charging
  • Peak beam intensity 3,310 cd vs 1,680 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 82 m
  • Maximum runtime 42 h vs 43 h
Nitecore NU33
7
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4
Same price ≈ $55
  • Peak beam intensity 4,578 cd vs 1,680 cd
  • Maximum runtime 147 h vs 43 h
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 135 m vs 82 m
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
9
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6
9% cheaper ≈ $50
  • Maximum runtime 100 h vs 43 h
  • Peak beam intensity 3,310 cd vs 1,680 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 82 m
Silva Explore 5
10
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7
7% pricier ≈ $60
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 82 m
  • Maximum output 700 lm vs 500 lm
  • Battery capacity 2,000 mAh vs 1,300 mAh
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