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Fenix HL18R-T vs Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Fenix HL18R-T is the lighter option — 108 g lighter than the Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HL18R-T Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp
Weight 42 g · 0.042 kg · 0.09 lb 150 g · 0.150 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Fenix Olight
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HL18R-T
42 g

Ultralight 500-lumen rechargeable headlamp for trail running.

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Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp
150 g

Rechargeable headlamp with 3000 lumens output, white and red light modes. Waterproof (IP68), weighs 150g, features magnetic tailcap and long runtime for camping...

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Fenix HL18R-T vs Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HL18R-T wins — at 42 g it is 108 g (72%) lighter than the Olight Perun 3 Rechargeable Headlamp (150 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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