Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Fenix E18R V2.0
Quick take: The Fenix E18R V2.0 costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Fenix E18R V2.0 is brighter (1,200 vs 700 lm); the Fenix E18R V2.0 throws farther (146m vs 115m); the Fenix E18R V2.0 runs longer on high (200 vs 3 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix HM50R V2.0 | Fenix E18R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $59.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | EDC |
| Lumens | 700 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 3,300 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 115m | 146m |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 200-228 hrs (max) |
| Battery | CR123A | 16340 |
| LED | XP-G3 S4 6500K | Luminus SST40 |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 1.5 oz | 2.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 1.8 x 1.0 in | 2.6 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix HM50R V2.0
- ✓Very light and stable — stays put through sudden movement
- ✓Single-button interface that works through medium to heavy gloves
- ✓Reflective strap makes it findable in a dark tent
- ✓Lockout prevents battery drain in storage
- ✓Spare cells available from Fenix, useful for backcountry trips
- ✗The rubber grip strip inside the strap gets sweaty during hard effort
- ✗The body gets hot on higher settings
- ✗The tilt mechanism needs more force than most and isn't easy to adjust on the move
- ✗16340 capacity limits runtime at high output
- ✗Minimal feature set — no red mode or secondary emitter