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Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fenix HL18R-T is the lighter option — 46 g lighter than the Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (52% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
88 g
Rechargeable headlamp with 625 lumen max output and USB-C charging. Dual power: CORE battery or 3 AAA. 88g. Red night-vision mode included.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HL18R-T wins — at 42 g it is 46 g (52%) lighter than the Petzl Actik Core Headlamp (88 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.