HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp vs ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp is the lighter of the two by 10 g (0.4 oz).

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp lists for $28.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp costs less: $21.79/oz against $28.33/oz.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

Fenix

ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful

Petzl

Weight
2.8 oz
3.1 oz
MSRP
$59.95
$87.95
Price per ounce
$21.79/oz
$28.33/oz
Retailers
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HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

The HM50R V2 is a compact aluminum-bodied headlamp that drives up to 700 lumens from a removable 16340 Li-ion cell with onboard USB-C charging. Gear-heads carry it for its sealed IP68 build, regulated output, and the rare ability to swap in spare cells or CR123A backups on multi-day trips.

Full specs and prices for the HM50R v2.0 Ultra Compact Headlamp

ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful

The Actik Core is Petzl's do-everything rechargeable headlamp, pushing up to 600 lumens from the included CORE battery. Its hybrid design is the reason gear-heads keep buying it: recharge the CORE pack at home, then run plain AAA batteries in the same lamp when an outlet is days away.

Full specs and prices for the ACTIK CORE Headlamp - Powerful