Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HM53R ($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 HM53R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 102g | 103g |
| Output | 1,200 lumens, 158 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 135 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 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. If weight matters most, Fenix HM53R carries lighter at 102g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.