Fenix HL17R vs Fenix SW06R size comparison
The Fenix SW06R is 29 mm (1.14 in) longer than the Fenix HL17R, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 23 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix SW06R is 29 mm (1.14 in) longer than the Fenix HL17R, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 23 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HL17R Check price ↗ | Fenix SW06R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 69.9 mm (2.75 in) | 98.9 mm (3.89 in)+29 mm |
| Head / width | 40.4 mm (1.59 in) | 39 mm (1.54 in)−1.4 mm |
| Body | 37 mm (1.46 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 20.6 mm (0.81 in) |
| Weight | 65 g with battery | 88 g with battery+23 g |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 500 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 100 m | 100 m |
| Type | Clip / angle | Clip / angle |
| Price | $33.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Clip-on light; diameters include mount | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 39.0 mm wide x 20.6 mm thick |
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HL17R vs SW06R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HL17R is the shorter light: 69.9 mm (2.75 in) against 98.9 mm (3.89 in), a difference of 29 mm (29%). At its widest point the Fenix SW06R is 1.4 mm slimmer (39 vs 40.4 mm). The Fenix HL17R is 23 g lighter (65 g vs 88 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 500 lm maximum output. Rated throw is the same, 100 m.
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL17R was $33.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SW06R $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL17R cost $21.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are clip / angle lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HL17R if you want a shorter light (29 mm shorter) and less weight (23 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Fenix HL17R is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix SW06R 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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HL17R vs SW06R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL17R or the Fenix SW06R?
The Fenix HL17R is the shorter light: 69.9 mm (2.75 in) against 98.9 mm (3.89 in), a difference of 29 mm (29%). At its widest point the Fenix SW06R is 1.4 mm slimmer (39 vs 40.4 mm). The Fenix HL17R is 23 g lighter (65 g vs 88 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL17R or the Fenix SW06R?
Both are rated at 500 lm maximum output. Rated throw is the same, 100 m.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL17R or the Fenix SW06R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL17R was $33.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix SW06R $54.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL17R cost $21.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL17R and Fenix SW06R use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Fenix HL17R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $33.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix SW06R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $54.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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