Best headlamps (2026)

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Headlamps and right-angle lights, brightest first, with the lamp unit size, weight and battery for each. Lamp-unit sizes exclude the strap and any separate battery case.

How this list is ranked: ranked by maximum output (manufacturer lumens); ties go to the shorter lamp. Specs are published manufacturer or retailer figures, not our own tests. Full method. Showing the top 25 of 42 matching lights.

Top 3 at true scale

050100mmHP35R94.1 mmWizard C2 Pro Max LR121.5 mmHM75R PRO97.8 mmCredit card85.6 mm

Drawn to one scale with a credit card for reference. Open the top 3 in the comparer →

Full ranking

#LightLengthMax dia. / widthWeightBatteryOutputThrowPrice*
1Fenix HP35R94.1 mm57.4 mm—Built-in4,000 lm450 m$229.95Check price ↗
2Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max LR121.5 mm34.4 mm81 g217003,870 lm180 m$115.00Check price ↗
3Fenix HM75R PRO97.8 mm61.9 mm214 g217003,500 lm398 m$139.95Check price ↗
4Fenix HM71R V2.0111.5 mm53.4 mm220 g217003,500 lm275 m$124.95Check price ↗
5ThruNite TH30 V2107 mm25 mm71 g186503,320 lm170 m—Check price ↗
6Olight Perun 3117 mm28 mm150 g217003,000 lm160 m$89.99Check price ↗
7Fenix HM71R106 mm45 mm207.5 g217002,700 lm230 m$119.95Check price ↗
8Fenix HM65R V2.080 mm52.5 mm144 g186502,200 lm230 m$99.95Check price ↗
9Nitecore HC65 UHE89 mm46 mm152 g186502,000 lm222 mfrom $89.95Check price ↗
10Wurkkos HD20122 mm30 mm130 g217002,000 lm—$41.99Check price ↗
11Fenix HM61R V3.0105.4 mm51 mm167.6 g186501,800 lm195 m$89.95Check price ↗
12Fenix HP25R V2.060 mm33 mm238 g217001,600 lm228 m$119.95Check price ↗
13Fenix HM65R-T V2.080 mm46.8 mm140 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,600 lm170 m$104.95Check price ↗
14Fenix HM60R V2.088 mm45.7 mm173 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,600 lm170 m$84.95Check price ↗
15Fenix HM75R91.1 mm53.5 mm321 g217001,600 lm223 mfrom $114.95Check price ↗
16Fenix HM70R94.5 mm46 mm206 g217001,600 lm186 m$99.95Check price ↗
17Fenix HM61R V2.0101 mm36 mm152 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,600 lm162 m$76.45Check price ↗
18Fenix HM65R80.5 mm40 mm97 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,400 lm163 m$89.95Check price ↗
19Fenix HP12R-T61 mm37 mm199 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,300 lm200 m$89.95Check price ↗
20Fenix HP16R62 mm32 mm216 gBuilt-in1,250 lm255 m$109.95Check price ↗
21Olight Perun 3 Mini64 mm22 mm54 gBuilt-in1,250 lm155 m$64.99Check price ↗
22Fenix HM55R64 mm44 mm105 g186501,200 lm175 m$74.95Check price ↗
23Fenix HM55R RENEGADE64 mm44 mm105 g186501,200 lm175 m$74.95Check price ↗
24Fenix HM53R71 mm36 mm102 g183501,200 lm158 m$69.95Check price ↗
25Fenix HM62-T81.8 mm30.2 mm125 g18650 / 2x CR123A1,200 lm150 m$75.95Check price ↗

*Lowest in-stock price we found on the linked store page, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; “—” means not verified yet.

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Compare the top picks

HP35R vs Wizard C2 Pro Max LRHP35R vs HM75R PROHP35R vs HM71R V2.0HP35R vs TH30 V2Wizard C2 Pro Max LR vs HM75R PROWizard C2 Pro Max LR vs HM71R V2.0Wizard C2 Pro Max LR vs TH30 V2HM75R PRO vs HM71R V2.0HM75R PRO vs TH30 V2HM71R V2.0 vs TH30 V2

FAQ

What is the #1 pick in this list?

By our rule (ranked by maximum output (manufacturer lumens); ties go to the shorter lamp), the Fenix HP35R ranks first: 94.1 mm (3.70 in), 4,000 lm, 450 m throw, Built-in, $229.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).

Which is the smallest light in this list?

The Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the shortest at 47 mm (1.85 in).

How are these lights ranked?

They are ranked by maximum output (manufacturer lumens); ties go to the shorter lamp. All figures are manufacturer or authorized-retailer published specs, linked on each light's page; we do not run our own beam or runtime tests yet.

Sources

Sizes and specs are manufacturer published specs, from the manufacturer's product page or an authorized retailer's listing; each light's page links its exact source. Prices are read from the linked store page on the date shown. Found an error? Email liambuehlerbusiness@gmail.com.

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