Fenix HM65R vs ThruNite TH20 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) shorter than the Fenix HM65R, and 18 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 mmThruNite TH20 Pro · 80 mm

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) shorter than the Fenix HM65R, and 18 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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ThruNite TH20 Pro
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Length80.5 mm (3.17 in)80 mm (3.15 in)−0.5 mm
Head / width40 mm (1.57 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−18 mm
Body—20 mm (0.79 in)
Thickness55 mm (2.17 in)—
Weight97 g without battery58 g listed
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A14500
Max output1,400 lm1,010 lm
Throw163 m141 m
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height
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HM65R vs TH20 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is the shorter light: 80 mm (3.15 in) against 80.5 mm (3.17 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 18 mm slimmer (22 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM65R: 97 g without battery; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix HM65R is rated brighter: 1,400 lm maximum vs 1,010 lm for the ThruNite TH20 Pro, 39% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R reaches further: 163 m vs 141 m rated throw (16% more).

Battery

The Fenix HM65R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).

Type

Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix HM65R if you want more output (1,400 lm vs 1,010 lm) and longer throw (163 m vs 141 m). Choose the ThruNite TH20 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (18 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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HM65R vs TH20 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HM65R or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is the shorter light: 80 mm (3.15 in) against 80.5 mm (3.17 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 18 mm slimmer (22 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM65R: 97 g without battery; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix HM65R or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The Fenix HM65R is rated brighter: 1,400 lm maximum vs 1,010 lm for the ThruNite TH20 Pro, 39% more. For beam distance the Fenix HM65R reaches further: 163 m vs 141 m rated throw (16% more).

Do the Fenix HM65R and ThruNite TH20 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix HM65R runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).

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