Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Fenix HM70R size comparison

HM65R-T V2.0 vs HM70R: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is the shorter light: 80 mm (3.15 in) against 94.5 mm (3.72 in), a difference of 14.5 mm (15%). At its widest point the Fenix HM70R is 0.8 mm slimmer (46 vs 46.8 mm). The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is 66 g lighter (140 g vs 206 g, with battery and headband).

Brightness and throw

Both are rated at 1,600 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix HM70R reaches further: 186 m vs 170 m rated throw (9% more).

Battery

The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix HM70R runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 was $104.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM70R $99.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM70R cost $5.00 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 HM65R-T V2.0 if you want a shorter light (14.5 mm shorter) and less weight (66 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix HM70R makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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