Fenix HL16 AAA vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 size comparison
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is 16 mm (0.63 in) longer than the Fenix HL16 AAA, and 1.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 43 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is 16 mm (0.63 in) longer than the Fenix HL16 AAA, and 1.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 43 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HL16 AAA Check price ↗ | Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64 mm (2.52 in) | 80 mm (3.15 in)+16 mm |
| Height | 48 mm (1.89 in) | 46.8 mm (1.84 in)−1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 34.9 mm (1.37 in)+7.9 mm |
| Weight | 97.2 g with battery and headband | 140 g with battery and headband+43 g |
| Battery | 3x AAA | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 450 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Throw | 104 m | 170 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $104.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 80 x 46.8 x 34.9 mm |
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HL16 AAA vs HM65R-T V2.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HL16 AAA is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 16 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is 1.2 mm slimmer (46.8 vs 48 mm). The Fenix HL16 AAA is 43 g lighter (97.2 g vs 140 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 450 lm for the Fenix HL16 AAA, 256% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 reaches further: 170 m vs 104 m rated throw (63% more).
Battery
The Fenix HL16 AAA runs on removable 3x AAA batteries; the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a AAA cell is about 10.5 × 44.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL16 AAA was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 $104.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL16 AAA cost $75.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HL16 AAA if you want a shorter light (16 mm shorter) and less weight (43 g lighter). Choose the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 if you want more output (1,600 lm vs 450 lm) and longer throw (170 m vs 104 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HL16 AAA vs HM65R-T V2.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0?
The Fenix HL16 AAA is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 16 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is 1.2 mm slimmer (46.8 vs 48 mm). The Fenix HL16 AAA is 43 g lighter (97.2 g vs 140 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0?
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 450 lm for the Fenix HL16 AAA, 256% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 reaches further: 170 m vs 104 m rated throw (63% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL16 AAA was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 $104.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL16 AAA cost $75.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL16 AAA and Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix HL16 AAA runs on removable 3x AAA batteries; the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a AAA cell is about 10.5 × 44.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix HL16 AAA: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HM65R-T V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $104.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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