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Fenix TK21R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix TK21R ($134.95) 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 TK21R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $134.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 221.4g | 103g |
| Output | 3,600 lumens, 480 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT90 | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Five lighting modes including four brightness levels and Strobe | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 159.5 mm, Head 36 mm, Body 25.4 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 72 hours 30 minutes max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 221.4g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.81 oz. (221.4g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK21R
- 3,600 lumens and 480 m of throw
- Runs on 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery
- 221.4 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 221.4 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 72 hours 30 minutes 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.