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Fenix PD25R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix PD25R ($80) 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 PD25R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 48g | 103g |
| Max Output | 800 lumens | — |
| Runtime | 29h low | 160 hours max |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Battery | 16340 | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Output | — | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | — | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Size | — | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Weight | — | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD25R
- Compact
- USB-C
- Two-button UI
- Small cell runtime
- Clip okay
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. If weight matters most, Fenix PD25R carries lighter at 48g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.