Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 103g | 86.3g |
| Output | 800 lumens, 125 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 160 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.