Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp

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

Petzl Bindi Headlamp is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the Fenix HL18R-T (17% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Fenix HL18R-T	Petzl Bindi Headlamp
Weight	42 g · 0.042 kg · 0.09 lb	35 g · 0.035 kg · 0.08 lb
Brand	Fenix	Petzl
Category	Lighting	Lighting

Fenix HL18R-T

42 g

Ultralight 500-lumen rechargeable headlamp for trail running.

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Petzl Bindi Headlamp

35 g

Ultra-compact rechargeable headlamp delivering 200 lumens with a ventilated headband and three white light modes. Ideal for ultralight hikers.

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Fenix HL18R-T vs Petzl Bindi Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Bindi Headlamp wins — at 35 g it is 7 g (17%) lighter than the Fenix HL18R-T (42 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.

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