Fenix HM65R vs Streamlight Bandit Pro size comparison

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The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter than the Fenix HM65R, and 11 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix HM65R · 80.5 mmStreamlight Bandit Pro · 69 mm

The Streamlight Bandit Pro is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter than the Fenix HM65R, and 11 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix HM65R
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Streamlight Bandit Pro
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Length80.5 mm (3.17 in)69 mm (2.72 in)−11.5 mm
Height40 mm (1.57 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−11 mm
Thickness55 mm (2.17 in)25 mm (0.98 in)−30 mm
Weight97 g without battery45 g listed
Battery18650 / 2x CR123ABuilt-in
Max output1,400 lm180 lm
Throw163 m—
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$32.35 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height
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HM65R vs Bandit Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Streamlight Bandit Pro is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 80.5 mm (3.17 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (14%). At its widest point the Streamlight Bandit Pro is 11 mm slimmer (29 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM65R: 97 g without battery; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix HM65R is rated brighter: 1,400 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 678% more.

Battery

The Fenix HM65R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight Bandit Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM65R lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM65R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $57.60 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 HM65R if you want more output (1,400 lm vs 180 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight Bandit Pro if you want a shorter light (11.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (11 mm narrower) 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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HM65R vs Bandit Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HM65R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

The Streamlight Bandit Pro is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 80.5 mm (3.17 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (14%). At its widest point the Streamlight Bandit Pro is 11 mm slimmer (29 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM65R: 97 g without battery; Streamlight Bandit Pro: 45 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix HM65R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

The Fenix HM65R is rated brighter: 1,400 lm maximum vs 180 lm for the Streamlight Bandit Pro, 678% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM65R or the Streamlight Bandit Pro?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM65R was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight Bandit Pro $32.35 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight Bandit Pro cost $57.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix HM65R and Streamlight Bandit Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix HM65R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight Bandit Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HM65R lets you swap in a charged spare.

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