Fenix HL45R vs Fenix HM55R RENEGADE size comparison

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The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) shorter than the Fenix HL45R, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 28 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix HL45R · 78.2 mmFenix HM55R RENEGADE · 64 mm

The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) shorter than the Fenix HL45R, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 28 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix HL45R
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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
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Length78.2 mm (3.08 in)64 mm (2.52 in)−14.2 mm
Height44.5 mm (1.75 in)44 mm (1.73 in)−0.5 mm
Thickness50 mm (1.97 in)34 mm (1.34 in)−16 mm
Weight133 g with battery and headband105 g with battery and headband−28 g
BatteryBuilt-in18650
Max output1,000 lm1,200 lm
Throw220 m175 m
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$74.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height
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Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height

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HL45R vs HM55R RENEGADE: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 78.2 mm (3.08 in), a difference of 14.2 mm (18%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 0.5 mm slimmer (44 vs 44.5 mm). The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 28 g lighter (105 g vs 133 g, with battery and headband).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix HL45R, 20% more. For beam distance the Fenix HL45R reaches further: 220 m vs 175 m rated throw (26% more).

Battery

The Fenix HL45R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL45R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE 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 HL45R if you want longer throw (220 m vs 175 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE if you want a shorter light (14.2 mm shorter), less weight (28 g lighter), more output (1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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HL45R vs HM55R RENEGADE FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HL45R or the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE?

The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is the shorter light: 64 mm (2.52 in) against 78.2 mm (3.08 in), a difference of 14.2 mm (18%). At its widest point the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 0.5 mm slimmer (44 vs 44.5 mm). The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is 28 g lighter (105 g vs 133 g, with battery and headband).

Which is brighter, the Fenix HL45R or the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE?

The Fenix HM55R RENEGADE is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Fenix HL45R, 20% more. For beam distance the Fenix HL45R reaches further: 220 m vs 175 m rated throw (26% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix HL45R or the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HL45R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE $74.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix HL45R and Fenix HM55R RENEGADE use the same battery?

The Fenix HL45R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Fenix HM55R RENEGADE lets you swap in a charged spare.

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