fenix HM50R v2.0 Headlamp, 700 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Lightweight with White/Red Light, with Lumentac Organizer

This headlamp is super bright, super lightweight, and the addition of a red light is awesome. I also love the 16340 battery and wish it were common among other brands. The only caveat is the narrow beam angle.I love Fenix lights. I've been a *mostly* loyal customer since the LD-20 (circa 2010). They are bomb proof and feature rich. They stand by their warranty and have replaced many straps and clips for me without complaint. I recommend them to everyone.I've been using an HL-50 for years, and bought my wife the first version of the HM50R. The new batteries produce so much more light than AA's for less weight, so it made sense to eventually upgrade. The addition of the red light was super attractive as a backpacking headlamp, and being able to share batteries with the HM50R v1 is a really nice perk.The construction is solid and the bulb strength super impressive. The only problem is the beam angle is so narrow that walking through a dark forest feels like being in a tunnel. I really, really wish they had something to compensate for that, like a snap-on diffuser. I'm going to try building one myself.I want to love this headlamp, but it gets less use than I had hoped. I ended up buying a Nitecore UT27 Pro (800) with the hope of having spotlight / floodlight / red light options, and it has become my primary headlamp. But that, too, also has its weird quirks (see my review).I'm still looking for ways to bring the HM50-R back to the throne, and I hope the v3 will consider the new issues brought about by the v2. If you aren't moving quickly through large, dark areas, then this is a great product. It's just not perfect for my needs.

CompactHugh quality strong material (aluminum)Lightweight. Not heavy on head.Easy to operate.The light is powerful for a small head lamp4 levels of brightness (turbo very bright but drains battery fast)Flashing RED 🔴 LIGHT !!!! ( huge plus)Low mode red 🔴 light. ( few brands have this)USB-C charging universal (no more searching for particular brand charger)Charging time about 90 minutes.Detachable !!!! (HUGHE positive)Rain resistantNo magnetic base though.I will buy another for my car.⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RECOMMENDEDTO FENIX:Please don’t change this model.It’s perfect!

awesome headlamp and flashlight, compact, light and bright, several settings extend battery light, rechargable

I love this light. Quality and output of the light ia great. Controls are intuitive once you get the hang of it. Love that it can unclip to be a flashlight. Although, the clip is really tight, so I bent mine out to relax it, making it far easier to clip and not rip clothing too.Band is very comfortable and no slipping at all with the silicone strip inside it.I epoxied a magnet on the bottom (that it really should have already!) and its now the perfect light. Having a magnet also lets me magnetize any tool or bolt I need too! If im switching between two socket sizes, I can hold one on the magnet so i dont have to waste time looking for it. Great for small screws too.Highly recommend the light to everyone. Modify

Bought this for my Dad as a Christmas present, he absolutely loves it! It stays charged for a long time, is brighter than most other headlamps on the market, and is incredibly small (he forgets that he has it on!)We will be ordering more of these for the rest of the family!

This is my second Fenix product with this one being a bit more minimalist and less overkill than the other one. Item is light but feels durable with the aluminum body and rubber seals. After one use it just feels like a more robust and durable product than the 1/2 dozen plastic headlamps I have had over the last 2 decades. I am not sure the strap is going to be long enough fit my backcountry helmet but this is a SOLID 5 purchase. Will update if anything of first impressions change!

Surprisingly small, light, and bright. Amazing hotspot and fill. Battery life, is short, especially in weather under 0°C. I’m talking 90 minutes on low.

Chose this over the olight perun because of the usb c charging. Band feels very comfortable. Red light looks perfect for camping/night fishing. Wish it had the magnetic cap though.