
Fenix HP16R (2021) review
The Fenix HP16R (HP16R) released in 2021. It uses Luminus SST40 LED, Cree XP-G3 S4 LED, Everlight 2835 Red LED, SMO reflector and 1 x ARB-LP3000 Li-Ion battery pack. The powerful emitter in this headlamp provides up to 1300 lm output, 16933 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 260 m.
This light has 4 + 3 + 2 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The HP16R flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Fenix HP16R (HP16R) specifications
Brand | Fenix |
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Name | HP16R |
Type | HP16R |
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Launch | 2021 |
Form | headlamp |
Body
Weight | 216 g |
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Length | 62 mm |
Head diameter | 32 mm |
Dimensions | 62 x 47 x 32 mm |
Material | aluminium alloy |
Colors | black |
System
The emitter of HP16R manufactured by Luminus, a US-based LED manufacturer. The emitter of HP16R manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The HP16R has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better.
Emitter | Luminus SST40 LED, Cree XP-G3 S4 LED, Everlight 2835 Red LED |
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Color temperature | 6500 K |
Reflector | SMO |
Lens | glass |
Switch | dual electronic top |
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
Flux | 1300 lm |
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Intensity | 16933 cd |
Throw | 260 m |
CD/LM factor | 13.03 |
Software
The HP16R has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again.
Modes | 4 + 3 + 2 modes |
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Mode memory | yes |
Ramping mode | no |
Strobe | no |
SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
Battery | 1 x ARB-LP3000 Li-Ion battery pack |
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Battery indicator | yes |
Charger port | USB Type-C |
LVP | yes |
Thermal regulation | yes |
Protection | IP66 |
Impact resistance | 2 m |
AUX LEDs | no |
Magnetic | no |
Specials | flood- and spotlight red light |
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your HP16R. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket.
Package contents | 3 cable clips 4 helmet hooks ARB-LP3000 battery pack USB Type-C cable bag spare o-ring |
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The performance of the Fenix HP16R flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Fenix HP16R, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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