Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Fenix WH23R size comparison
The Fenix WH23R is 6.5 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0, and 3.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 25 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix WH23R is 6.5 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0, and 3.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 25 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix WH23R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 80 mm (3.15 in) | 86.5 mm (3.40 in)+6.5 mm |
| Height | 46.8 mm (1.84 in) | 43.7 mm (1.72 in)−3.1 mm |
| Thickness | 34.9 mm (1.37 in) | 45 mm (1.77 in)+10.1 mm |
| Weight | 140 g with battery and headband | 115 g with battery−25 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,600 lm | 600 lm |
| Throw | 170 m | 100 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 80 x 46.8 x 34.9 mm | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height |
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HM65R-T V2.0 vs WH23R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is the shorter light: 80 mm (3.15 in) against 86.5 mm (3.40 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (7%). At its widest point the Fenix WH23R is 3.1 mm slimmer (43.7 vs 46.8 mm). The Fenix WH23R is 25 g lighter (115 g vs 140 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix WH23R, 167% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 reaches further: 170 m vs 100 m rated throw (70% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix WH23R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 if you want a shorter light (6.5 mm shorter), more output (1,600 lm vs 600 lm), longer throw (170 m vs 100 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix WH23R if you want a slimmer profile (3.1 mm narrower), less weight (25 g lighter) 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.
Check price ↗ Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Check price ↗ Fenix WH23R
HM65R-T V2.0 vs WH23R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 or the Fenix WH23R?
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is the shorter light: 80 mm (3.15 in) against 86.5 mm (3.40 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (7%). At its widest point the Fenix WH23R is 3.1 mm slimmer (43.7 vs 46.8 mm). The Fenix WH23R is 25 g lighter (115 g vs 140 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 or the Fenix WH23R?
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix WH23R, 167% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 reaches further: 170 m vs 100 m rated throw (70% more).
Do the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 and Fenix WH23R use the same battery?
The Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix WH23R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.