Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) 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 HM65R V2.0 | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 133g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 54 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | — | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Size | — | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 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 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.