Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) 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 HM60R V2.0 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 173g | 103g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 170 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light 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 | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 292 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) including battery and headband) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM60R V2.0
- 1,600 lumens and 170 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 173 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 292 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.