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

I got sick and tired of the cheap janky headlamps I had been trying over the years, either clunky huge or poor light output. I finally bought a Fenix HM70R back in October. What a freaking difference. Massive light output for hours. I did a repair on my car in a poorly lit garage it took a half a day, and I wore it nearly the entire time. Excellent illumination and is not annoying to wear. I bought this Fenix HM50R last week, and I am impressed with the light output and it is smaller than the HM70R . Comfortable adjustable headband, so easy to turn on and off. Fantastic lighting. I am taking the HM50R to work. Best of all, the Fenix headlamps are rechargeable!!

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.

This is my favorite headlamp and I've owned dozens of different brands. I own two of these and use them for my Home Inspection business because I need a really bright headlamp which this one is. This was the first headlamp that I've owned that malfunctioned within a few months of purchase. I submitted a warranty repair to Fenix Corp. Evidently, there are also wholesale distributors that sell this product on Amazon so they directed me to the appropriate distributor for repair. The customer service was great and they emailed me several days after they received my headlamp at their facility and emailed me that since parts to repair this headlamp would take too long, they shipped me a new one. I got it about a week to week and a half after I sent it back to them. Super happy! Pros: -The headlamp strap has this super grippy rubbery strip that holds the headlamp in place on my head. -It has 4 brightness levels and the highest setting is super bright. -The headlamp has a clip and can be removed from the strap so I can attach it to almost anything. -The batteries are rechargeable...can be recharged by plugging a USB-C directly into the headlamp. I ordered extra batteries and some of the batteries actually have their own charging port, Micro-USB so I can use different methods of charging Cons: None I've found so far :)

We bought two of these and have found that they work in multiple settings. They have been used by holding in the hand for little things and also with the head straps for moving around in a crawlspace and attic for construction and inspection purposes. The adjustable brightness is awesome. The brightest setting is definitely strong and also builds heat rather quickly. Because of this, I only use it when necessary. Boy does it light things up! battery life has been awesome as well. I can use it for multiple jobs without having to charge it. Charging is simple on the go and in the home.

I purchased this headlamp after seeing a YouTube review of larger models by various brands. What sold me on this model is that it's a simple headband without any strap over my head. And, Fenix is apparently a quality brand (never heard of it previously). Indeed, it's housing is anodized aluminum & water resistant. I like how compact it is at merely 2.5" long with a diameter of 1.25" (the right-angle lens section makes it 1.5" wide at its thickest). Additionally, it can be removed from the band with or without metal fabric clip, and sits stably on its end opposite the rubber on/off/setting switch. I only wish it had magnets on the back side. As for pictures, I tried my best to use my smartphone on "manual" mode to accurately demonstrate the 30, 130, 400 & 700 lumen white light settings, and 5 lumen red one (it also flashes red), illuminating the interior of my storage unit, which lacks electricity & lighting. Not sure if I succeeded, but it's odd how much or little difference there is in brightness vs lumens, even in person.

Quite a unique headlamp - seems flexible with varied lighting levels and red light option. Use as hand-held or standalone light should be useful and really like ability to have backup battery. Did note that spring clip that holds lamp in headband is really stiff - maybe will loosen up with removal - certain that lamp will not fall out of headband.

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.

I like the light It's new to me. Bought for use on work projects at home, camping and backpacking. The green light lets you know it is charged. The red light was difficult for me to access, but I got it. Turns on where I left it, so that's all good. Charged full in about 10 minutes out the box. Easy for me to pull the light on and off the headband. I did not find the light was heavy at all. Perhaps running several miles on my forhead may change my thoughts. This light is for intermediate to advanced use. If your hiking the Grand Canyon at night buy the $150 light. This Fenix is perfect for my task. I will update the review later. Update: This light is multi-use. Not a dedicated backpacking light in my opinion. Cheers to 2024. 2nd update: I washed it in my down jacket after a Yosemite trip. Turned it on and it works. WOW.