Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix LR80R size comparison
The Fenix LR80R is 59.3 mm (2.33 in) longer than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 40 mm wider at its widest point. It is 1278 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix LR80R is 59.3 mm (2.33 in) longer than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 40 mm wider at its widest point. It is 1278 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HT18R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix LR80R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 199.7 mm (7.86 in) | 259 mm (10.20 in)+59.3 mm |
| Head / width | 68 mm (2.68 in) | 108 mm (4.25 in)+40 mm |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 54 mm (2.13 in)+28.6 mm |
| Weight | 358 g with battery | 1636 g with battery+1278 g |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| Max output | 3,700 lm | 18,000 lm |
| Throw | 1100 m | 1130 m |
| Type | Thrower / search | Thrower / search |
| Price | $149.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $449.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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HT18R V2.0 vs LR80R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is the shorter light: 199.7 mm (7.86 in) against 259 mm (10.20 in), a difference of 59.3 mm (23%). At its widest point the Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 40 mm slimmer (68 vs 108 mm). The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 1278 g lighter (358 g vs 1636 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix LR80R is rated brighter: 18,000 lm maximum vs 3,700 lm for the Fenix HT18R V2.0, 386% more. For beam distance the Fenix LR80R reaches further: 1130 m vs 1100 m rated throw (3% more).
Battery
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix LR80R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HT18R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LR80R $449.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $300.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are throwers / search lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HT18R V2.0 if you want a shorter light (59.3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (40 mm narrower), less weight (1278 g lighter) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix LR80R if you want more output (18,000 lm vs 3,700 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HT18R V2.0 vs LR80R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR80R?
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is the shorter light: 199.7 mm (7.86 in) against 259 mm (10.20 in), a difference of 59.3 mm (23%). At its widest point the Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 40 mm slimmer (68 vs 108 mm). The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 1278 g lighter (358 g vs 1636 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR80R?
The Fenix LR80R is rated brighter: 18,000 lm maximum vs 3,700 lm for the Fenix HT18R V2.0, 386% more. For beam distance the Fenix LR80R reaches further: 1130 m vs 1100 m rated throw (3% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR80R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LR80R $449.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $300.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HT18R V2.0 and Fenix LR80R use the same battery?
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix LR80R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HT18R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HT18R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $149.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix LR80R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $449.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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