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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HT18R V2.0 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 358g | 103g |
| Output | 3,700 lumens | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT90 LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 87 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.