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Fenix T6 Penlight vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix T6 Penlight | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 33g | 133g |
| Output | 80 lumens, 18 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 26 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) 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 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 T6 Penlight is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.