Fenix HL16 AAA vs Fenix SILVGLOW size comparison
The Fenix SILVGLOW is 6.8 mm (0.27 in) longer than the Fenix HL16 AAA, and 33.7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 46 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix SILVGLOW is 6.8 mm (0.27 in) longer than the Fenix HL16 AAA, and 33.7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 46 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HL16 AAA Check price ↗ | Fenix SILVGLOW Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64 mm (2.52 in) | 70.8 mm (2.79 in)+6.8 mm |
| Head / width | 48 mm (1.89 in) | 14.3 mm (0.56 in)−33.7 mm |
| Body | — | 14.3 mm (0.56 in) |
| Thickness | 27 mm (1.06 in) | — |
| Weight | 97.2 g with battery and headband | 51.5 g with battery−46 g |
| Battery | 3x AAA | AAA |
| Max output | 450 lm | 100 lm |
| Throw | 104 m | 54 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | EDC limited edition |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Limited edition |
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HL16 AAA vs SILVGLOW: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HL16 AAA is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 70.8 mm (2.79 in), a difference of 6.8 mm (10%). At its widest point the Fenix SILVGLOW is 33.7 mm slimmer (14.3 vs 48 mm). The Fenix SILVGLOW is 46 g lighter (51.5 g vs 97.2 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HL16 AAA is rated brighter: 450 lm maximum vs 100 lm for the Fenix SILVGLOW, 350% more. For beam distance the Fenix HL16 AAA reaches further: 104 m vs 54 m rated throw (93% more).
Battery
The Fenix HL16 AAA runs on removable 3x AAA batteries; the Fenix SILVGLOW runs on a removable AAA battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL16 AAA was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SILVGLOW $29.95 at fenixlighting.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
The Fenix HL16 AAA is listed as headlamp / right-angle and the Fenix SILVGLOW as edc, so they suit different jobs.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HL16 AAA if you want a shorter light (6.8 mm shorter), more output (450 lm vs 100 lm) and longer throw (104 m vs 54 m). Choose the Fenix SILVGLOW if you want a slimmer profile (33.7 mm narrower) and less weight (46 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HL16 AAA vs SILVGLOW FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix SILVGLOW?
The Fenix HL16 AAA is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 70.8 mm (2.79 in), a difference of 6.8 mm (10%). At its widest point the Fenix SILVGLOW is 33.7 mm slimmer (14.3 vs 48 mm). The Fenix SILVGLOW is 46 g lighter (51.5 g vs 97.2 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix SILVGLOW?
The Fenix HL16 AAA is rated brighter: 450 lm maximum vs 100 lm for the Fenix SILVGLOW, 350% more. For beam distance the Fenix HL16 AAA reaches further: 104 m vs 54 m rated throw (93% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL16 AAA or the Fenix SILVGLOW?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL16 AAA was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SILVGLOW $29.95 at fenixlighting.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL16 AAA and Fenix SILVGLOW use the same battery?
The Fenix HL16 AAA runs on removable 3x AAA batteries; the Fenix SILVGLOW runs on a removable AAA battery.
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Sources
- Fenix HL16 AAA: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix SILVGLOW: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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