Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix WT16R
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix WT16R ($64.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix WT16R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 129g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) including battery) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 300 lumens, 115 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 30 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | Built-in Li-polymer battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight |
| Modes | — | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight |
| Size | — | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM55R Renegade
- 105 g all-in
- Replaceable 18350 cell
- Metal body
- Small cell limits high-mode runtime
- Metal body gets warm on turbo
Fenix WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix WT16R is the better value at $64.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM55R Renegade carries lighter at 105g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.