Size:
Length: 3.4” (87mm)
Width: 1.8” (46mm)
Height: 2.0” (51mm)
Weight: 4.3 oz. (121g) excluding batteries
Batteries: One rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery
Included: 2600mAh battery, USB cable, headband, headlamp strap, top headband mount, spare O-ring
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting US
*Due to the thermal control protection, so the runtime of the Turbo output level is the accumulated time.
Note: The runtime can be longer when uses 18650 batteries of larger capacity.
- Utilizes Cree XM-L2 T6 Neutral White LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
- Powered by one 18650 Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
- 87mm Length x 46mm Width x 51mm Height
- 121-gram weight (excluding battery)
- Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness
- Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery installation
- Side switch for fast and simple operation
- Charging cable features Micro USB port, directly charges 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Characteristic red light
- Made of durable high-grade aluminium
- Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
- Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Operation Instruction
ON/OFF
Press and hold the side switch for 0.5 seconds to turn ON/OFF the headlamp.
Output Selection
With the lamp on, click the switch to cycle through Turbo→Red light→Eco→Low→Mid→High.
Intelligent Memory Circuit
The headlamp remembers the last-used brightness level, the next time it is turned on, it will recall that previously used brightness level.
Battery Level Indicator
Click the switch when the lamp is off, the battery indicator will be on for three seconds:
- White LED flashes: more than 70% remaining
- White LED and two Red LEDs flash alternately: 30% – 70%
- Two Red LEDs flash: less than 30% remaining.
Low-voltage Warning
With the lamp on, the two red LEDs will flash at 1Hz when battery capacity is less than 20%. If red constant-on is being used, then the two red LEDs will flash. If white light is being used, then the two red LEDs will flash along with the white light lit on. Please recharge the lamp or change battery ASAP when warning occurs.
Charging
- Plug the USB port of the charging cable into any USB power supplier, then uncover the anti-dust cap, plug the Micro USB port of the charging cable into the charging port of the headlamp.
- The two red LEDs will flash simultaneously at 0.5Hz when in charging process. The normal charging time of the Fenix ARB-L18-2600 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery is about four hours. The two red LEDs will be constant-on when charging is completely done.
- Once charging is completed, be sure to plug the anti-dust cap covered.
- Please recharge a stored headlamp every four months to maintain optimum performance of the battery.
Battery Replacement
Unscrew the battery cap to insert the battery with the correct directions of the battery anode, screw the battery cap back on.
Headlamp Strap Assembling
Notice: The headlamp strap is factory default assembled.
- Slide the buckle to adjust the headband length as wanted size.
- First fasten the headband to the headlamp holder, and then attach the headband to the headlamp holder and top headband mount for additional stability.
Usage and Maintenance
- Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to the headlamp and will void the warranty.
- Long-term use can result in O-ring wear. To maintain a proper water seal, replace the ring with an approved spare.
- Periodic cleaning of the battery contacts improves the performance of the headlamp as dirty contacts may cause the headlamp to flicker, shine intermittently or even fail to illuminate for the following reasons:
Reason A: The batteries need replacing.
Solution: Replace batteries (Please confirm the correct installation of anode and cathode).
Reason B: The threads, PCB board contact or other contacts are dirty.
Solution: Clean the contact points with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.
If the above methods don’t work, please refer to the warranty policy before contacting your authorized distributor.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Use as a Porsche mechanic everyday, holding a flashlight seems counter productive now. Highly recommended
Rose B. (verified owner) –
Great hard hat light. The strap isn’t staying on that great, but the light is perfect. Have to turn it down sometimes cause it’s TOO bright. Lights up the whole job site, LOL
david@pronto-net.com –
This was given to me as a gift by my request 1.5 years ago. I am 54 years old and seem to need more light when doing all sorts of projects around the house. I used it for under sink plumbing, working on my laptop, vehicle repairs, walking the pasture at night, reading instructions printed in microscopic print. Its handy and hands free. I keep a close eye on it as family members are always trying to take off with it. The rechargable battery is great too. Good Job Fenix…
Scott –
I love this light. I’ve used it camping on many occasions, and working around the house many more. Wish I was camping more than working on the house. This light goes on the fishing boat every time out. It comes in handy digging around in compartments or the tackle box in the dark and the red light function is perfect for this. It’s not the lightest headlamp I’ve owned but its extremely comfortable and it’s the only one I ever use anymore. This is my second Fenix light and I hope to add a third soon. I have the PD32 for everyday carry, the headlamp when I need my hands free, and I plan on purchasing the TK47 next. I’m looking for a thrower that can also go camping along with multiple functions, and using it on the boat when it’s dark and I’m trying to find my way back to the dock on a not so familiar lake. Buy a Fenix, you can’t go wrong. They’ve replaced my old favorite brand that will remain nameless.
VASILEIOS YPSILANTIS –
This is one of the most reliable and useful tools a pro could invest at!
After more than one year on every day use is part of my every day tools on my working vest.
Amazing bright,very light and extremely battery efficient especially when used with the 3500 mAh original battery.
The uses of this headlamp are unlimited!
From boating to expedition to tactical and normal everyday use this device will get the job done!
Giovanni Piaggio –
Amazing headlamp also for caving.
Szilárd/HUN –
Stable, strong, long lasting. Love it.
Adi –
i put this on my christmas list & santa didn’t disappoint.
My 1st head torch & my 1st fenix product (never heard of them before). So much brighter than i was expecting, although as other reviews say the red led lights aren’t bright enough for trail walking, just for close up viewing. Very comfortable to wear. Solid metal case, (not heavy). Easy to charge via the supplied usb cable (no usb plug supplied, but i have a few anyway). Easy to use & great that it remembers which mode you turned if off in, so it turns on straight back to that mode. Instructions not clear that it’s supplied with a spare rubber seal, i didn’t notice that there was a seal already fitted so when i put the seal on, the torch wouldn’t work. Removed the extra seal and works great. Can’t comment on battery life as i only got it today. Not the cheapest out there, but the ability & quality of this shines through.
Would highly recommend, & if this is the quality of fenix i’m sure i’ll be buying more of their products in the future.
Ken –
I wouldnt trade this thing for any other headlamp in the world! Light and tough as hell. Brighter than the sun if you look right at it. Dont. 5 stars all the way
Frank (verified owner) –
***Price*** Worth every penny. Wish I could take back all the cheap big box store headlamps I’ve accumulated and put the money towards more products like this instead.
***Lighting*** Good mix of throw and spread all in one. Not that I use it often but the max setting is a fantastically ridiculous amount of light. Whether you are doing work up close, needing to see a ways off or flood an area with light this will accommodate your needs on the fly.
***Versatility*** Is this an 18650 charger with a light or a light with an 18650 charger? You’re actually getting two devices in one. Plus it’s USB compatible which makes finding and replacing charging accessories affordable, quick and easy. Most of all I appreciate USB being incorporated since too many companies these days try to upsell proprietary cords, adapters and so on.
***Build*** This isn’t ultra light nor is it cumbersome. It’s a good balance overall between materials and weight. Once you put hands-on the straps and casing you’ll see what I mean. This unit is solid and simple.
***Comfort*** The top strap that goes over your head allows you to loosen the headband portion a bit more, adding comfort. The back of the housing is a large plastic plate that distributes the pressure of the headband well against the forehead. The band itself runs behind the plate adding cushion and feels soft against bare skin.
***Application*** The low light settings are great for working with objects and tools within hands reach when you don’t want a ton of glare and blinding reflection. The higher settings are perfect for working withing an area that needs well lit such as snow blowing, changing a tire, hanging holiday lights and so on.
***Miscellaneous*** A lot of headlamps only rotate downwards. The HL60R can be angled up or down. This is convenient as sometimes I wear headlamps like a necklace when layering hats and hoods in cold weather. With the light dangling from my neck I simply rotate the housing upwards and have all the illumination I need.
Perran Bateman –
Simply awsome light i work in agriculture so it is very usefull as well as using on my mountain bike i am so far very happy ..the only thing i would say is it could do with a case to protect it when not in use.
Perran .b Oxfordshire UK
Joni –
Outstanding head lamp. I live on a farm noted for its rattlesnake population. I use it whenever I’m outside during early morning and evening hours. The light illuminates wherever I’m walking and/or working and the battery lasts for hours. Easy to recharge using a USB port. Comfortable to wear. I have also enjoyed wearing it on numerous hiking trips and wouldn’ t go camping now without it. Highly recommend.
Chris (verified owner) –
Best headlamp I’ve ever owned. Well constructed, Incredibly bright and great battery life. It’s a bit heavier and more bulky than most headlamps, but that’s to be expected with a big 18650 battery. The only thing I don’t like are the red LEDs… They’re just not bright enough to be very useful. From backcountry skiing, big wall climbing, or long backpacking trips I don’t go anywhere without it.
Tony (verified owner) –
I am impressed with the complete package of this headlamp. First I used it when I went fishing and the capability of adjusting the light level comes in handy. This feature helps with my eyes adjusting to the dark. I also use the headlamp for doing work around the house. Doing plumbing under the sink, changing light fixtures, and doing general things in low light areas of the house. This headlamp is great for working under the hood of my truck. The up and down adjustment works well.
Being able to charger the battery in the headlamp is another huge plus the this headlamp or any light. No carrying around a charging unit to to recharge the battery. How great is this!
This is an all around the best headlamp I have ever owned. So impressed, I got 2 more, one for work on my hard hat and the other one stays in my truck, just in case.
Warren J. –
I recently purchased the HL60R and I love it!! I use my headlamp on a daily basis at work and home. Working on helicopters can be a challenge since space is limited in most areas. That’s were the headlamp is a lifesaver. The HL60R allows me to use both my hands and still flood the area with enough light to see exactly what I need to. I remember working on aircraft before headlamps and the challenge then was propping the flashlight in an area that was out of the way and still afforded enough light. With my headlamp it is not even a thought. The rechargeable feature is also a plus. No need for an extra charger when I can simply plug the cable straight into the headlamp (and that’s just when you actually need to charge it.) The battery last an insanely long time for such a bright light. I can use it for an entire week before I need to charge it. This has been one of the best buys that I have made in my aviation career. Will definitely stay with Fenix for all my lighting needs.
Johnny marin –
Purchased this light about a month ago and fell in love with it once it arrived. The packaging was very nice in it’s own well printed box. Setting up the light was super easy and I was really surprised at how bright turbo mode is. On a side note, the beam output on turbo mode directly in front of the lens WILL burn you or anything that can light up. I tested the light by placing a paper in front of the light and the paper started smoking. This is NOT a flashlight defect it just indicates how intense the LED bulb is making it’s output. The light is excellently built with very high quality aluminum and it’s very nice looking. I have used it while lighting up a field to photograph an object and it’s just amazing that such a little device has so much candle power. The light also fits comfortable on your head and it also tilts up and down. One convenient feature is that the light can be charged via USB and the cable is not proprietary so if you do lose the original cable you can easily replace it without having to special ordering it. I highly recommend this light. The best LED light I have so far.
Geoff Kole –
I am a New York City Actor/Comedian and ride along a poorly lit bike path along the Hudson River. There has been some attacks on bikers lately (Nov-2016). This light, on it’s own, lights up the path and would definitely blind the maggot scum that might seek to attack me.
I employ additional lighting as well on the handlebars to cook anyone’s eyeballs that might want some action. The Felix Headlamp allows me to look around, check for any scumbags hiding in the bushes. Love this lamp. I have it attached to my helmet via 15 lb Velcro. I recommend that over the headstrap.
It came with a Battery as well. Another lamp I bought from another company had no batteries. I truly like this light. Might consider getting a portable recharger to stick that on my helmet so that I can double / triple the duration. No complaints, love this light.
John (verified owner) –
I’ve had mine for almost a year now. I agree with Mike Morrison’s comments so won’t repeat them. The quality is Fenix, one of my favorite headlamps. The base allows positioning the lamp on a table or counter, and with a convex mirror, allows one to easily remove an eyelash or foreign object from the the eye by using a lower level and offsetting the light from the mirror so you are not looking directly at the light. Fantastic.
Just one questions . . . on the rear of the head band is a plastic bracket for the top strap. Also on the rear of that bracket are two plastic “prongs”, I am sure are for snapping something into – I just have no idea what they are used for?? Anyone?
Hannah De Vries –
Thank you for the comment John. Regarding the plastic prongs, it is for headlamps that require a cord. HL60R doesn’t require a cord, but we use the same headband and plastic bracket for each headlamp regardless of cord or cordless. I hope this answers your question.
Mike Morrison –
Fantastic Headlamp is a Home Run.
I just got this in last night.
Outstanding headlamp! Much better then I was expecting (and the bar is very high with Fenix).
Some notes. I own many fenix and some nitecore flashlights.. This is a “must have” homerun that instantly obsoletes my other headlamps. This is NOT a oh cool trophy collectible item.. this my freinds is a “GOTO” workhorse item that won’t be collecting dust as a shelf queen..
1-The Beam Is ideal. I wouldn’t change a thing. The Hotspot is HUGE. And the orange peal reflector makes a very smooth and large transition region to spill. The Spill has a very wide coverage area.. wider then a pd35.. making this the perfect for close up hand on work.. Yet bright enough @ 960 lumens it can easily throw hundreds of feet.
2- Five Neutral LED Brightness settings + a sixth for night LED lights. Very nice brightness step separation and run times and the 960 Turbo is a true full time mode not a momentary burst.
3- Uses a True Neutral color LED which shows more accurate colors… esp in better reds,yellows,greens. It has an amazing color rendering ability.
4- Multi Use light. You can use red or eco for night light, you can use brightness 2,3 for close up hands free work..and can use brightness 4,5 for long distance hiking or light up entire room. You can take it off your head and the holder becomes a stable stand that lets you set it down then aim it (with large 160 degree radius) for use as a fixed work light.
5- Very Rugid all aluminum housing and a contoured ratcheting holder. the holder is arc contoured perfectly to hug your forehead and the strap provides built in cushioning. The strap is a very high quality thick soft elastic banding. They also provide an optional top Strap that goes over the top of your head/helmet.. this can be taken on/off easily.
6-Has a built in recharger with micro usb port- you can recharge it with just a usb cord without having to take out the removable/rechargeable 18650 battery… and the built in charger port is waterproof even without the dustcap. Other headlamps like nitecore are not waterproof if the dustcap is removed.
7- Weight while obviously not as light as an el-cheapo plastic headlamp, it is still light enough not be a burden.. and having the SINGLE body design makes it low profile and easy to just throw on and go. I Love having a simple single body design you can just throw one with nothing sticking out to snag or dig into your head.. I have had other headlamps that required secondary battery packs that go either in the back of your head or separate pocket holder.. Problem with those is they snag when you have to crawl around in a crawlspace.. This is why this Single Body low profile construction is Ideal.. The profile is slim and wide so it won’t protrude or snag..
8- LOVE having the led/red led flash to give you a signal for battery life (high,medium,low life remaining).. nice built in feature most lights don’t have..
9- RUNTIME!! This rechargeable 18650 model will run for 13 hours @150 lumens.. compared to a rechargeable AA model will only run for 2 hours @ 150 lumens.. That’s a HUGE difference and justifies the slight increase in weight over the smaller AA model.. And also this can go 960 lumens where the AA models top out at 150 lumens..
10-Fenix construction.. Very high grade components and engineering.. Also prefer this Center Light design vs. most other 18650 single body headlamps use an end of body light that offsets the light. Also Details like the Dual Spring in Battery tray make this a premium product you can hand down to your kids..
Summary.. an absolute home run and one of the “you must have it” type items that will be your GOTO light.. not a shelf queen.. Does it right on EVERY level and detail you want.. you can use it on your head or as a work light or off your head as an adjustable work light you can easily aim.. Built like a fenix (a tank) and low profile single body low profile construction that won’t snag on anything and light enough to wear for long times..
Negatives: Really none.. Perhaps the reds could be a little brighter.. the Red LEDS are more for Night Eyes close in work not for lighting up a trail.. not a big negative and if you are Really trying to preserve your night vision could be considered a positive not a negative..