Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Fenix HM55R size comparison
The Fenix HM55R is 17 mm (0.67 in) longer than the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 2 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HM55R is 17 mm (0.67 in) longer than the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 2 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix HM55R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 47 mm (1.85 in) | 64 mm (2.52 in)+17 mm |
| Height | 47 mm (1.85 in) | 44 mm (1.73 in)−3 mm |
| Thickness | 31 mm (1.22 in) | 34 mm (1.34 in)+3 mm |
| Weight | 103 g with battery and headband | 105 g with battery and headband+2 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 125 m | 175 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height |
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HL18R-T V2.0 vs HM55R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the shorter light: 47 mm (1.85 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 17 mm (27%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R is 3 mm slimmer (44 vs 47 mm). The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is 2 g lighter (103 g vs 105 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM55R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM55R reaches further: 175 m vs 125 m rated throw (40% more).
Battery
The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 was $54.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 cost $20.00 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 HL18R-T V2.0 if you want a shorter light (17 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Fenix HM55R if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower), more output (1,200 lm vs 800 lm), longer throw (175 m vs 125 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HL18R-T V2.0 vs HM55R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 or the Fenix HM55R?
The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the shorter light: 47 mm (1.85 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 17 mm (27%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R is 3 mm slimmer (44 vs 47 mm). The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is 2 g lighter (103 g vs 105 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 or the Fenix HM55R?
The Fenix HM55R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM55R reaches further: 175 m vs 125 m rated throw (40% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 or the Fenix HM55R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 was $54.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 and Fenix HM55R use the same battery?
The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HL18R-T V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $54.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HM55R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $74.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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