Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix E40R
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix E40R ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix E40R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 220g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 5,000 lumens, 242 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 89 h 30 min max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | Four 6500K LEDs |
| Modes | — | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe |
| Size | — | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm |
| Rating | — | IP68, magnetic tail |
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 E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
Fenix HM65R V2.0 is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.