Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Fenix HM65R-DT
Quick take: The Fenix TK16 V2.0 is brighter (3,100 vs 1,500 lm); the Fenix TK16 V2.0 throws farther (380m vs 170m); the Fenix HM65R-DT runs longer on high (3 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix TK16 V2.0 | Fenix HM65R-DT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 3,100 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 7,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 380m | 170m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | Luminus SFT-40 + SST-20 |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.3 in | 4.8 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Fenix TK16 V2.0
- ✓3,100 lumens with the reach to light open ground like a spotlight
- ✓Instant activation from off — a real tactical requirement
- ✓Ultra-clear glass lens and no play or creak in the construction
- ✓Smaller than expected for the output, and smaller than the TK22 UE
- ✓Impact rated to 1 m with USB rechargeable convenience
- ✗One of the heaviest lights in its class
- ✗Bulky and uncomfortable for small to medium hands
- ✗The head gets very hot on high or turbo
- ✗Threads aren't especially smooth from the factory
- ✗Weight makes it a poor choice for extended handheld use
Fenix HM65R-DT
- ✓Magnesium alloy body — light for its durability, at 53 g for the head unit
- ✓Rated from -31 to 113°F with two metres of impact resistance
- ✓SPORT headband holds it without bounce
- ✓Removable rechargeable 18650, so a spare cell extends any trip
- ✓Dual beam reaching beyond 150 m
- ✗The switch shroud means tilting the lamp forward to reach the controls
- ✗Only three to four hours on high
- ✗Reviewers advise against it for running despite the trail branding
- ✗Fiddly to operate with gloves
- ✗Runtime at high output doesn't suit full-night use