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Fenix T6 Penlight vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) 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 T6 Penlight | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 33g | 103g |
| Output | 80 lumens, 18 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 26 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix T6 Penlight
- 80 lumens and 18 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery
- Only 33 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 26 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 T6 Penlight is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.