Fenix HL32R-T vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HL32R-T ($69.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HL32R-T | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 107g | 103g |
| Output | 800 lumens, 132 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Spotlight: Luminus SST20, Floodlight: neutral light LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Seven modes including three spotlight brightness levels, three neutral floodlight levels, and SOS | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included) | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Width 66 mm, Height 45 mm, Depth 30 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 150 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 107g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.77 oz. (107g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HL32R-T
- 800 lumens and 132 m of throw
- Runs on One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included)
- 107 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
- 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 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.