Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix TK30R size comparison
The Fenix TK30R is 15.7 mm (0.62 in) shorter than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 28 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 108 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix TK30R is 15.7 mm (0.62 in) shorter than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 28 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 108 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HT18R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix TK30R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 199.7 mm (7.86 in) | 184 mm (7.24 in)−15.7 mm |
| Head / width | 68 mm (2.68 in) | 40 mm (1.57 in)−28 mm |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)same |
| Weight | 358 g with battery | 250 g with battery−108 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,700 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 1100 m | 1500 m |
| Type | Thrower / search | Thrower / search |
| Price | $149.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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HT18R V2.0 vs TK30R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix TK30R is the shorter light: 184 mm (7.24 in) against 199.7 mm (7.86 in), a difference of 15.7 mm (8%). At its widest point the Fenix TK30R is 28 mm slimmer (40 vs 68 mm). The Fenix TK30R is 108 g lighter (250 g vs 358 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is rated brighter: 3,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Fenix TK30R, 640% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK30R reaches further: 1500 m vs 1100 m rated throw (36% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK30R $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $130.00 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 more output (3,700 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Fenix TK30R if you want a shorter light (15.7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (28 mm narrower), less weight (108 g lighter) and longer throw (1500 m vs 1100 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HT18R V2.0 vs TK30R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix TK30R?
The Fenix TK30R is the shorter light: 184 mm (7.24 in) against 199.7 mm (7.86 in), a difference of 15.7 mm (8%). At its widest point the Fenix TK30R is 28 mm slimmer (40 vs 68 mm). The Fenix TK30R is 108 g lighter (250 g vs 358 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix TK30R?
The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is rated brighter: 3,700 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Fenix TK30R, 640% more. For beam distance the Fenix TK30R reaches further: 1500 m vs 1100 m rated throw (36% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix TK30R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix TK30R $279.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $130.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HT18R V2.0 and Fenix TK30R use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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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 TK30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (fenix-store.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $279.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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