Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix C7
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix C7 ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix C7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 172g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 3,000 lumens, 470 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 68 h max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SST70 |
| Modes | — | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS |
| Size | — | 149 x 40 x 27 mm |
| Switch | — | Side switch only, no tail switch |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM65R V2.0
- 2,200 lm at 144 g
- Replaceable 18650 with USB-C charging
- Magnesium body
- Heavier than 18350 headlamps
- $99.95
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM65R V2.0 carries lighter at 144g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.