Fenix HL10 vs Fenix HM50R V2.0 size comparison
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix HL10, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery and headband vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix HL10, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery and headband vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix HL10 Check price ↗ | Fenix HM50R V2.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 70 mm (2.76 in) | 64 mm (2.52 in)−6 mm |
| Height | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+9 mm |
| Thickness | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 36 mm (1.42 in)+10 mm |
| Weight | 33 g without battery | 78 g with battery and headband |
| Battery | AAA | 16340 |
| Max output | 70 lm | 700 lm |
| Throw | 30 m | 115 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $16.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.95 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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HL10 vs HM50R V2.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 70 mm (2.76 in), a difference of 6 mm (9%). At its widest point the Fenix HL10 is 9 mm slimmer (23 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HL10: 33 g without battery; Fenix HM50R V2.0: 78 g with battery and headband), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is rated brighter: 700 lm maximum vs 70 lm for the Fenix HL10, 900% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM50R V2.0 reaches further: 115 m vs 30 m rated throw (283% more).
Battery
The Fenix HL10 runs on a removable AAA battery; the Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery. For scale, a AAA cell is about 10.5 × 44.5 mm and a 16340 about 16 × 34 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL10 was $16.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM50R V2.0 $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL10 cost $43.00 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 HL10 if you want a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower). Choose the Fenix HM50R V2.0 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), more output (700 lm vs 70 lm) and longer throw (115 m vs 30 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HL10 vs HM50R V2.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL10 or the Fenix HM50R V2.0?
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 70 mm (2.76 in), a difference of 6 mm (9%). At its widest point the Fenix HL10 is 9 mm slimmer (23 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HL10: 33 g without battery; Fenix HM50R V2.0: 78 g with battery and headband), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL10 or the Fenix HM50R V2.0?
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is rated brighter: 700 lm maximum vs 70 lm for the Fenix HL10, 900% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM50R V2.0 reaches further: 115 m vs 30 m rated throw (283% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL10 or the Fenix HM50R V2.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL10 was $16.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM50R V2.0 $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL10 cost $43.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL10 and Fenix HM50R V2.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix HL10 runs on a removable AAA battery; the Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery. For scale, a AAA cell is about 10.5 × 44.5 mm and a 16340 about 16 × 34 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix HL10: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $16.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HM50R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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