Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) 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 HM65R V2.0 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 103g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 160 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | — | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Size | — | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
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 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.