Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Fenix WH23R
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) vs Fenix WH23R ($59.95) — 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 WH23R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 103g | 115g |
| Output | 800 lumens, 125 m | 600 lumens, 100 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs | Two Luminus LEDs |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS | Seven modes including three spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, and Turbo combo level |
| Battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries | Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery |
| Size | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm | Length 86.45 mm, Width 45 mm, Height 43.72 mm |
| Runtime | 160 hours max | 150 hours max |
| Weight | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) | 115g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.06 oz. (115g) 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 WH23R
- 600 lumens and 100 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery
- 115 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.