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Fenix WT16R vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix WT16R ($64.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix WT16R | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 129g | 133g |
| Output | 300 lumens, 115 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in Li-polymer battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 30 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) including battery) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 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 WT16R is the better value at $64.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.