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Fenix TK28R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix TK28R ($219.95) 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 TK28R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 358.3g | 103g |
| Output | 6,500 lumens, 400 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 LED and Luminus SST70 LED (for white light), OSRAM GR CSSPA1.23 red LEDs (for red light) | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including five levels of white light, three levels of red light, red flash, and Strobe | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 147.8 mm, Height 51 mm, Width 32 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 102 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 358.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz (358.3 g) including batteries) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK28R
- 6,500 lumens and 400 m of throw
- Runs on Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries
- 358.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358.3 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 102 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 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.