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Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD31 Renegade | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 103g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 160 hours max |
| Modes | — | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.