Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix LR40R V2.0 size comparison

HT18R V2.0 vs LR40R V2.0: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix LR40R V2.0 is the shorter light: 175 mm (6.89 in) against 199.7 mm (7.86 in), a difference of 24.7 mm (12%). At its widest point the Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 14 mm slimmer (68 vs 82 mm). The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 485 g lighter (358 g vs 842.5 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix LR40R V2.0 is rated brighter: 15,000 lm maximum vs 3,700 lm for the Fenix HT18R V2.0, 305% more. For beam distance the Fenix HT18R V2.0 reaches further: 1100 m vs 900 m rated throw (22% more).

Battery

The Fenix HT18R V2.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix LR40R V2.0 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 LR40R V2.0 $299.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $150.00 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 slimmer profile (14 mm narrower), less weight (485 g lighter), longer throw (1100 m vs 900 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix LR40R V2.0 if you want a shorter light (24.7 mm shorter), more output (15,000 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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