Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix TK25R
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix TK25R ($139.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix TK25R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $139.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 225g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 225g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.94 oz (225g) including battery) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 3,600 lumens, 350 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 55 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 5000 V2.0 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus Cree11 lig XHP50.3-LED |
| Modes | — | 11 lighting modes, including four levels of forward-facing white light and Strobe, plus six modes of side light, which include two levels of white light, UV light, red light, red flash, and red and blue flash |
| Size | — | Length 164 mm, Head 36 mm, Body 26.2 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 TK25R
- 3,600 lumens and 350 m of throw
- Runs on 5000 V2.0 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 225 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 225 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 55 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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.