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Fenix C7 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 133g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 54 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HL45R carries lighter at 133g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.