This small yet very well featured headlamp, has a dual design making it useful for many situations. It can be used as a flashlight or headlamp and has a magnetic quick release clip, allowing use as a working lamp too.
Main white LED output is up to 500 lumens with 4 levels and it comes with preset scene modes too for use emergency signalling or for effects/entertainment.
A built in high capacity 1000mAh rechargeable battery provides power for up to 97 hours (eco mode 5 lumens), and charges quickly at 1 hour 20 minutes from flat to full using the popular USB-C charging.
Body is made from high strength materials, which are both impact resistant and resist all types of weather conditions. With a drop test rating of 1 metre, and IP66 passed for water and dust resistance. A good quality split headband is supplied with anti reflective marks on it to improve safety.
It’s a lightweight unit, and small with a size of only 69.85mm x 40.3mm x 37mm, weight is 83.9g (with battery).
Multiple output modes with presets and RGB/Red lighting, gesture sensor
With the top mode of 500 lumens, plenty of power is available, this mode can also reach up to 100 metres beam distance. There are also 3 more lower levels 150, 30 and 5 lumens.
HL17R also has many modes including scene modes, red light, red/blue police flashing mode, RGB output, Aurora lighting effect and a reading light for a warmer tint to prevent eye strain. These more are fun, yet can also be of use in a practical scenario such as attracting attention, a safety light used in combination with another light source, are just a few examples.
Single handed operation is possible, the two stop switches are easy to find for power and the proximity sensor which allows you to use the unit handsfree, and you can rotate the main lens around to engage lock-out and the other modes.
It’s a small but very handy headlamp to have around for the home, trips out/camping and work.
Fenix HL17R - Key Features
> White light output up to 500 lumens power and a range of 100 metres
> 4 Power levels main white LED with scene modes RGB, flashing red/blue, mood lighting etc
> Built in 1000mAh Li-ion battery, with USB-C
> Fast charging 1h 20 minutes
> Magnetic clip/quick release clip design
> Lightweight split headband with reflective markings
> Gesture/proximity sensor for hands free operation
> Dual top switches with rotary control on main LED with lock out function
> Run time up to 97 hours (5lm mode)
> Size: 69.85mm x 40.3mm x 37mm, weight 83.9g (with battery/headband)
> Premium build with IP66 water resistance, drop test to 1 metre
