FENIX HM50R V2.0 Headlamp Review | Best Headtorches for Running | Run4Adventure

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Fenix HM50R V2.0 headtorch review. The kind folk from Fenix sent us the new and updated version of their HM50R headtorch to test and review. I've tested a few Fenix running headlamps in the past on the channel and I've always been impressed with their performance and build quality. Check out the review to see if the new compact HM50R V2.0 lives up to Fenix's great reputation at Run4Adventure.
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@btcpyr 10 месяцев назад

It's not micro USB, it's USB-C.

@patrickbedruz6475 Месяц назад

That was going to be a deal breaker for me

@rolls1392 2 года назад

Thanks for the video Loyd. You've certainly brought the Fenix brand to our notice. I think this would be a worthy replacement for my current head torch.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

No worries Roland, thanks for watching! Fenix definitely make some real quality kit when it comes to headtorches and handhelds 👌 Thanks for taking the time to comment and for supporting the channel 🙏😊

@andrewwright3676 2 года назад

Great review again Lloyd looks like this head torch is just what I’m looking for this winter 🥶

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Thanks Andrew 😊 I'm glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏

@trailrunningphil 2 года назад

I’m well impressed with this head torch. Think I may get one Lloyd!

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

It's a great little unit Phil 👍 Super lightweight, great build quality and definitely bright enough for most running situations 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏

@Dogwalkerdave 2 года назад

Probably took more than 3 takes for all of that jargon 😜. Well done Loyd. Yes, Fenix has to be up there with respect to quality brands in the headlamp (torch) space. Cheers!

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

It was a bit of a tounge twister Dave! It's funny, some times you just sit down and the words flow and then other times I can't help getting my murds wuddled up! 😂 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

@BanjoStu 2 года назад

Fenix certainly know how to make a head torch. Think you're right about that mid setting though, 200-250 lumens would've been more useful.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

They sure do Stuart 👍 Their kit always feels so well engineered and super durable! Hope you're still flying, thanks for watching 🙏😊

@Huxley555 2 года назад

Battery wise it takes a 16340, you can get 850mah just to extend things a bit. Most lights will say 3 hours, but will usually dim after an hour or so. My little trustfire mc12 is very good, but now sits in my vest as backup. Ever thought about a video on gels and such, got some stealth ones to try that look interesting

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Yeap you always have to take the burn time figures with a pinch of salt Darren 👍 I have done a few videos on the channel featuring nutrition. If I'm honest it's pretty hard to keep up with content at the moment. Trying to produce 2 videos a week that are good quality, fun to watch and informative is time consuming, especially when you have a full time job! 🤪 I've already got a list of around 20 videos to produce over the coming weeks so I'll see what I can do. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

@RedDogTouring 2 года назад

Can you charge it while the light is on?

@KidTempered 2 года назад

I just ran an ultra with one of those. The truth is you need a headlamp too. Though, it is a very useful piece of kit it has its drawbacks. It lights up the trail very nicely and you can keep your head up, however it is difficult to see whats ahead on your eye level. Therefore I hade to rotate the beam constantly to be able to see the marking. Also every time you bend your body light of course disappears. For steep and technical trail you must have both.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Do you mean headlamp or handlamp? I personally think the HM50R V2.0 is more than enough for most ultras but I always carry a hand held torch as well. The one I've currently got is a 1000 lumens spot light so it's great for finding way markers or sign posts in the distance 👍 Thanks for watching and I hope your Ultra went well 🙏

@gustavogo2915 10 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventurewhich one is that one kind sir? I originally got this Fenix HM50R headlamp but the battery would die way too quickly here in Chicago’s winter so I exchanged it for a Fenix HM65RT. The Fenix HM65RT has been amazing aside of it being a little bulky and bouncing around when I’m sweating. I just ordered the updated version (HM65DT) but didn’t realize they had gotten rid of the floodlight (the one I use most) and now has two spotlights…. I’m considering going for the NiteCore NU43 instead as it has a mix of spot and flood. I really like the flood light when in the woods at night. Which would you think is the best headlamp for someone like me that does not plan on going more than three hours in the pitch black dark woods? Thank you kind gracious sir

@AnilSingh-rn3kx 5 месяцев назад

Thanks would love to see a review on the fenix HM71r

@fluxcap4630 8 месяцев назад

Love this light. 36 hours of 30 lumens out of that tiny battery is no joke

@Chriswilliams-lx9mx 2 года назад

Just bought a led lenser neo 9r already have the neo 5r and to be honest there phenomenal

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Led Lenser make some good quality units Chris 👍 Hope you enjoy your headtorch and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

@stuartrooney6707 2 года назад

Hi, where do people in UK buy their trail running gear? I'll be back there in a few months. What websites should I be looking at?

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I'd always recommend going into an good independent running retailer If you can, especially if it shoes your buying! Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏

@fatrunner 2 года назад

Looks good but I'll stick with my HM65R-T. Got a backyard ultra in May so I'll need the longer burn time for that.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I totally agree, stick with the HM65R-T! It's a brilliant head torch and perfect for a backyard ultra. Best of luck with the training and the race, thanks for watching 🙏

@gustavogo2915 10 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventure I originally got this Fenix HM50R headlamp but the battery would die way too quickly here in Chicago’s winter so I exchanged it for a Fenix HM65RT. The Fenix HM65RT has been amazing aside of it being a little bulky and bouncing around when I’m sweating. I just ordered the updated version (HM65DT) but didn’t realize they had gotten rid of the floodlight (the one I use most) and now has two spotlights…. I’m considering going for the NiteCore NU43 instead as it has a mix of spot and flood. I really like the flood light when in the woods at night. Which would you think is the best headlamp for someone like me that does not plan on going more than three hours in the pitch black dark woods? Thank you kind gracious sir

@Gehtdichnixanoder 2 года назад

This might be an odd question but how do you activate the turbo? I purchased the HM50R V2.0 and cannot find a way to activate the turbo mode. There are only 3 modes as far as I can tell?

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

It should be activated just by going through the brightness modes using the side button Fabian? Are you sure you've got the HM50R V2.0 and not the HM50R? They look the same but the original HM50R doesn't have the boost mode. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

@Gehtdichnixanoder 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure thanks mate, I just figured out that the battery was pretty empty and hence, the boost mode wouldn't work. Great review!

@spamcan9208 2 года назад

This doesn't strike me primarily as a running light. It's really a utility right angle flashlight that can be turned into a headlamp for working on cars or home maintenance etc and with the red light function for camping or astronomy. It just so happens to be light and versatile enough to be able to go running with it you need to.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

The HM50R V2.0 definitely works well as a running headtorch but your right it is multi functional 👍 Not sure what you mean about the red light feature? I mentioned it twice in the review and showed images of me using it? 🤔

@spamcan9208 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure 😂 lol sorry about that, I think I was "multi-tasking." It's pretty bad if I missed it twice. I'll go back and rewatch, thanks for letting me know.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@spamcan9208 No worries 👍

@aquasound-escapes898 6 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventureso how does this light stack up against the Olight perun 2 mini ? That’s what I run with now but 250 lumens only last 100 min (flat regulated though) I’m going to get this light and compare the two at some point.

@antoniusbuntu5860 Год назад

maybe from all the reviews about this product no one has tested the impact resistance when this flashlight is dropped. can you make a video about it?

@Run4Adventure Год назад

It's got a 1 meter impact resistance of I remember right Antonius, I'm sure I mentioned that in the review. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊

@antoniusbuntu5860 Год назад

yes but we need to see the effect on the light and others when tested actually.

@ianl4518 2 года назад

hehe glad you read my comments Loyd (I know you do!). I still haven't figured out how to clean the straps on HM65RT or my HL18RT! I wish this one was out when I bought my HL18R back in July as a back up torch. I've ran with on the trails at night a couple of times now and whilst it's light, I haven't been blown away by it. Not sure if it's the light spread or what but I've found it 'ok' and nothing more. One more slightly annoying thing is that the HM65RT charges using USBC and the HL18RT uses micro USB. My fault for not checking that but needing two different cables is just one more thing to remember, especially if travelling. Overall though, I like the brand and will look at their lights first if I ever need another.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I definitely read ever single comment Ian and I also answer all of the comments personally! 😊 It's a shame you're not getting on with your HL18R-T. What is it you're not getting on with? 🤔 I find it really comfortable, nice and light and pretty bright even on the lower settings. I actually use the HL18R-T more than any of my other headtorches for training 🤔 How's the injury going? Hope you're on the mend! Thanks for watching 🙏

@ianl4518 2 года назад

I'm not really sure Loyd, I might be judging it harshly. I've been out with others and I've found it getting 'drowned out' by the other lights and when I look in a different direction, I've been surprised but its lack of definition. I think what I need to do is use it on my own more and and get used to it. Of course, when you have the HM65RT, everything seems dim! Injury is going ok thanks, making progress and doing heaps of specific strength work on my hip(s). I have engaged a physio that specialises in running and that's been great. Doing about an hour each day of S&C but only running about 40km p/w. Next race is Goodwood marathon in Dec but I may drop to the half or bail altogether. Then hopefully will be fit for ARC50. It's all very frustrating though.

@spamcan9208 2 года назад

@@ianl4518 I don't think this light was designed to be primarily used for running but camping, changing a tire on the side of the road, leaky pipe under the sink etc. Fenix makes far better headlamps for running. Using a lens that's designed to spread a diffuse light over a wide area is going to get drowned out like you experienced a lot easier than one designed with more distance focus down a path.

@eliuaguila1284 Год назад

Is the flashlight lens plastic or glass?

@kroegi1 5 месяцев назад

I have the light, but cant really tell. If its plastic it feels very robust. Seems to be quiet thick.

@cronstrubzo 2 года назад

i want one!

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

It's a great compact headtorch Phil. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

@trevoroliverharris 7 месяцев назад

Is the light a flood light or spot?

@Run4Adventure 7 месяцев назад

I’d say it’s more of a flood but you still get pretty good beam distance when it’s on it’s brightest setting 👍

@norihisamaw3051 2 года назад

In my experience, the runtime is less than 50% of the catalog data. Please test it.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I have tested the runtime Norihisa. I don't review anything without giving it a thorough test before hand 👍 Obviously the figures given for burntime by the manufacturer can sometimes be a bit ambitious. I found it was slightly less than the figures given but it definitely wasn't 50% less? 🤔

@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95 2 года назад

Wrong!!

@gustavogo2915 10 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventureshe’s not lying. That’s the reason I exchanged this for the FenixHM65RT but now I am also looking at the NiteCoreNU43

@Simbadsdad 2 года назад

Hi Loyd - After watching the best tech review, at entry level the Nitecore UT27 is your recommendation over this if I can’t go for the Felix 650 model at £105?

@Simbadsdad 2 года назад

65RT not 650

@Simbadsdad 2 года назад

And Fenix not Felix - damn spell checker

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Hi Paul I think they're both really good units but as an entry level headtorch the UT27 has a lot more useful features than the HM50R 👍 The Fenix does have a brighter max output but I like having the option of the two light sources on the Nitecore unit. Hope this helps Paul and thanks for watching 🙏

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I know what you mean Paul, it drives me crazy! 🤪

@Simbadsdad 2 года назад

That’s great thanks for the quick reply

@seanviggers2228 2 года назад

Nice little unit as an emergency back up for longer stuff 👍

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Definitely a great back up torch Sean! Thanks for watching mate and I hope you are fit and well 🙏😊

@seanviggers2228 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure getting fitter by the week touch wood, great to see your up and running again mate 👍

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@seanviggers2228 Thanks mate 🙏

@andrewdaley3081 2 года назад

Fenix do sell spare straps just letting people know. 🇬🇧👍

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Yeap they sure do Andrew but the issue is with the HM65R-T and the HL18R-T the strap doesn't come off the headtorch? 👍

@R3DB3ARD92 Год назад

Type c charging*

@AndyUltra 2 года назад

Phew. I was cursing you for a minute at the start Loyd. Just got an amazon delivery yesterday of my new head torch and I was like 'there is a new v2 model out!....I should have got that....but Loyd has just done a review on it'. Then I realised I got the numbers muddled up. I got the 65R-T. Big sigh of relief 🤣😅

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Don't panic Andy it's a different model, sorry to alam you! 😂 You'll love your 65R-T, it's a fantastic head torch. Let me know how you get on with it and thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏😊

@AndyUltra 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure will do. I'm using it for the first time this weekend on Wendover Woods 50 miler. I bought it to replace my old LedLenser. Nothing worse than changing 4 tiny batteries in a head torch when it's peeing it down, cold and you are getting cramp at 3am....only to realise that after 10 mins of fiddling, you end up putting the old batteries back in the torch again. 🤯. Also the cost of batteries...well I only need to do about 7 long night runs and the cost of the 65R-T will pay for itself.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@AndyUltra Yeap I totally agree Andy. I just want to put my torch on my head and press the on button and then not think about it 😊

@MyFatherIsTryingToKillMe 2 года назад

You forget to mention the magnetic base 😊

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I know! School boy error 😔 It's another nice little feature though. Thanks for watching the channel 🙏

@kroegi1 5 месяцев назад

Its not magnetic.

@truthserum9157 2 месяца назад

I think i might glue a magnet to the bottom, to bad it didn’t come with it.

@rkdbaj Год назад

There needs to be more time spent seeing how bright the red light is!

@Run4Adventure Год назад

The red light is just a close proximity light so it's not really about brightness Phillip 👍

@markg99 2 года назад

Looks ok this one. What's it powered by? 😂

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

Nice one!! 😂 I don't know what it is but when ever I do a review featuring running tech I can't help getting my murds wuddled up! 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

@andrewdaley3081 2 года назад

Its powerd by a 16340 rechargeable battery. Just Google to make sure. 🇬🇧👍

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@andrewdaley3081 I think Mark was joking when he asked that Andrew! 👍 If you watch the full review to the end you'll see why 😊

@the8ctagon 2 года назад

It's pronounced "feenix", bro, not "fennix". You know, like the mythical bird the phoenix, which would rise from the ashes after BURNING to death. Here's an example off the pronunciation from the manufacturer: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OW2EsW3QlBA.html

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

It's a British thing! Sorry I know its pronounced "Phoenix" but I can't help saying "Fenix" 😂 I tried harder next time I review one of they headtorches, thanks for watching 🙏

@the8ctagon 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure Nope, it's not a British thing. I'm British too, and we all pronounce it "feenix", the same as everyone else apart from you. We at the Phoenix Brotherhood be watching you, boy!

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@the8ctagon If you say so 👍 Oh and by the way I'm not your "Bro" or your "Boy!" Thanks for watching.

@simpedros4766 Год назад

@the8ctagon It’s spelt fenix so that’s how it’s pronounced. Fen ix. If the company want to pronounce it wrong ie phoenix maybe they should have spelt it right. And there’s no way you are British. We do not say “bro”.

@the8ctagon Год назад

@@simpedros4766 How do you pronounce "penis", bro? Pee-niss or pen-iss?

@gregbarry5875 2 года назад

90 seconds in....I've seen 3 bloopers, an intro and a sales pitch. Nothing about the light yet..........think about info per minute.......respect the viewers time. See ya.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

I totally respect my viewers Greg, thank you very much! We put a lot of time and effort into the channel and you get to watch it for free and your still not happy 😊 Also If you take a look at the comments under all our videos I've got back in person to every single question we've ever been answered since the channel started, that's how much I respect our viewers! There's definitely no sales pitch, I'm just trying to give the information across in a fun and positive way 😊 So are you saying you want me to give out all the information on the headtorch and how I've felt its performed in 90 seconds!? I'm not sure that's possible and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't find it enjoyable to watch 🤔 Anyway thanks for watching 90 seconds of the video it's appreciated 🙏

@gregbarry5875 2 года назад

@@Run4Adventure No I am not saying you should give all the information in 90 seconds as you are right. That would not be possible. What I am saying is you should be providing value at all times. You could eliminate the first 90 seconds of that video and a viewer could get all the information in less time. That makes for a better video. You make it sound like I should be happy to watch anything for free, but it's not free. It costs me time. If you want me to give you 13 minutes of my time, then you should give me 13 minutes worth of information.....not bloopers that you knew enough to edit out and then included anyway.

@Run4Adventure 2 года назад

@@gregbarry5875 Thanks For your thoughts Greg 👍