Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM60R V2.0 | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 173g | 133g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 170 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light and red flash | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 292 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) including battery and headband) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) 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 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 HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.