Fenix HL32R-T vs Fenix HM55R size comparison
The Fenix HM55R is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HL32R-T, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 2 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix HM55R is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Fenix HL32R-T, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 2 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HL32R-T Check price ↗ | Fenix HM55R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 66 mm (2.60 in) | 64 mm (2.52 in)−2 mm |
| Height | 45 mm (1.77 in) | 44 mm (1.73 in)−1 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 34 mm (1.34 in)+4 mm |
| Weight | 107 g with battery | 105 g with battery and headband−2 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 132 m | 175 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $69.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $74.95 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 |
We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure
HL32R-T vs HM55R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HM55R is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R is 1 mm slimmer (44 vs 45 mm). The Fenix HM55R is 2 g lighter (105 g vs 107 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM55R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix HL32R-T, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM55R reaches further: 175 m vs 132 m rated throw (33% more).
Battery
The Fenix HL32R-T runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL32R-T was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL32R-T cost $5.00 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 HL32R-T if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Fenix HM55R if you want more output (1,200 lm vs 800 lm), longer throw (175 m vs 132 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix HL32R-T Check price ↗ Fenix HM55R
We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure
HL32R-T vs HM55R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HL32R-T or the Fenix HM55R?
The Fenix HM55R is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R is 1 mm slimmer (44 vs 45 mm). The Fenix HM55R is 2 g lighter (105 g vs 107 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HL32R-T or the Fenix HM55R?
The Fenix HM55R is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix HL32R-T, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM55R reaches further: 175 m vs 132 m rated throw (33% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL32R-T or the Fenix HM55R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL32R-T was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HL32R-T cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HL32R-T and Fenix HM55R use the same battery?
The Fenix HL32R-T runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Compare Fenix HL32R-T with similar lights
Compare Fenix HM55R with similar lights
More
Sources
- Fenix HL32R-T: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $69.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HM55R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $74.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
Found an error? Email liambuehlerbusiness@gmail.com and we will fix it.