Fenix HP16R vs ThruNite TH20 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 18 mm (0.71 in) longer than the Fenix HP16R, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.

Fenix HP16R · 62 mmThruNite TH20 Pro · 80 mm

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 18 mm (0.71 in) longer than the Fenix HP16R, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery and headband), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix HP16R
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ThruNite TH20 Pro
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Length62 mm (2.44 in)80 mm (3.15 in)+18 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−10 mm
Body—20 mm (0.79 in)
Thickness47 mm (1.85 in)—
Weight216 g with battery and headband58 g listed
BatteryBuilt-in14500
Max output1,250 lm1,010 lm
Throw255 m141 m
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Lamp unit only; separate battery case 73 x 25 x 69 mm
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HP16R vs TH20 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 18 mm (23%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 10 mm slimmer (22 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HP16R: 216 g with battery and headband; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 1,010 lm for the ThruNite TH20 Pro, 24% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 141 m rated throw (81% more).

Battery

The Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery. Only the ThruNite TH20 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

Type

Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix HP16R if you want a shorter light (18 mm shorter), more output (1,250 lm vs 1,010 lm), longer throw (255 m vs 141 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TH20 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) 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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HP16R vs TH20 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HP16R or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 18 mm (23%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 10 mm slimmer (22 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HP16R: 216 g with battery and headband; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix HP16R or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 1,010 lm for the ThruNite TH20 Pro, 24% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 141 m rated throw (81% more).

Do the Fenix HP16R and ThruNite TH20 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery. Only the ThruNite TH20 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.

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