Fenix HL45R vs Fenix WH23R
Fenix HL45R ($79.95) 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 HL45R | Fenix WH23R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 115g |
| Output | 1,000 lumens, 220 m | 600 lumens, 100 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED | Two Luminus LEDs |
| Modes | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash | Seven modes including three spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, and Turbo combo level |
| Battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries | Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery |
| Size | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm | Length 86.45 mm, Width 45 mm, Height 43.72 mm |
| Runtime | 54 hours max | 150 hours max |
| Weight | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) | 115g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.06 oz. (115g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 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 WH23R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.