Comparison Console
Fenix HL32R-T vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HL32R-T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9900% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119.95Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
365 cdLowest candela
1100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x rechargeable ARB-LP1900 Li-ion battery or 3 x AAA batteries
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Magnesium alloy
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningJoggingOutdoor activities requiring hands-free lighting
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
Excellent build qualityLightweight designVersatile lighting options
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Slight bounce during running due to size
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps