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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Petzl e+LITE

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

Petzl e+LITE is the lighter option — 64 g lighter than the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 (70% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Petzl e+LITE
Weight 91 g · 0.091 kg · 0.20 lb 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Fenix Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
91 g

Rechargeable headlamp with 1600 lumens maximum output. Magnesium construction, USB-C charging, and multiple brightness modes for trail running and hiking.

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Petzl e+LITE
27 g

Emergency ultralight headlamp for survival kit and backup lighting. Includes strobe, red light modes, and integrated whistle.

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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 64 g (70%) lighter than the Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 (91 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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