Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Fenix HP16R size comparison
The Fenix HP16R is 11.6 mm (0.46 in) shorter than the Fenix HM23 V2.0, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 130 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP16R is 11.6 mm (0.46 in) shorter than the Fenix HM23 V2.0, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 130 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HM23 V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix HP16R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 73.6 mm (2.90 in) | 62 mm (2.44 in)−11.6 mm |
| Height | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+2 mm |
| Thickness | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 47 mm (1.85 in)+11 mm |
| Weight | 86.3 g with battery | 216 g with battery and headband+130 g |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | Built-in |
| Max output | 300 lm | 1,250 lm |
| Throw | 88 m | 255 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $36.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Lamp unit only; separate battery case 73 x 25 x 69 mm |
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HM23 V2.0 vs HP16R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 73.6 mm (2.90 in), a difference of 11.6 mm (16%). At its widest point the Fenix HM23 V2.0 is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm). The Fenix HM23 V2.0 is 130 g lighter (86.3 g vs 216 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 300 lm for the Fenix HM23 V2.0, 317% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 88 m rated throw (190% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM23 V2.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM23 V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 was $36.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM23 V2.0 cost $73.00 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 HM23 V2.0 if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower), less weight (130 g lighter) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix HP16R if you want a shorter light (11.6 mm shorter), more output (1,250 lm vs 300 lm), longer throw (255 m vs 88 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HM23 V2.0 vs HP16R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP16R is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 73.6 mm (2.90 in), a difference of 11.6 mm (16%). At its widest point the Fenix HM23 V2.0 is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm). The Fenix HM23 V2.0 is 130 g lighter (86.3 g vs 216 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP16R is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 300 lm for the Fenix HM23 V2.0, 317% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 88 m rated throw (190% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 or the Fenix HP16R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 was $36.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM23 V2.0 cost $73.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HM23 V2.0 and Fenix HP16R use the same battery?
The Fenix HM23 V2.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM23 V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HM23 V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $36.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HP16R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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