Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Fenix HP16R size comparison
The Fenix HP16R is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 138 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP16R is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 138 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HM50R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix HP16R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64 mm (2.52 in) | 62 mm (2.44 in)−2 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)same |
| Thickness | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 47 mm (1.85 in)+11 mm |
| Weight | 78 g with battery and headband | 216 g with battery and headband+138 g |
| Battery | 16340 | Built-in |
| Max output | 700 lm | 1,250 lm |
| Throw | 115 m | 255 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Lamp unit only; separate battery case 73 x 25 x 69 mm |
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HM50R V2.0 vs HP16R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 32 mm). The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 138 g lighter (78 g vs 216 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix HM50R V2.0, 79% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 115 m rated throw (122% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM50R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM50R V2.0 cost $50.00 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 HM50R V2.0 if you want less weight (138 g lighter) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix HP16R if you want more output (1,250 lm vs 700 lm), longer throw (255 m vs 115 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HM50R V2.0 vs HP16R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (32 vs 32 mm). The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 138 g lighter (78 g vs 216 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix HM50R V2.0, 79% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 115 m rated throw (122% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM50R V2.0 cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HM50R V2.0 and Fenix HP16R use the same battery?
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM50R V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HM50R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HP16R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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