A close look at two headlamps buyers cross-shop. The Perun 2 Mini takes a modest overall edge, led by brightness, but the HM50R V2.0 has its own case.
| Olight Perun 2 Mini | Fenix HM50R V2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 81✓ | 75 |
| Max lumens | 1100 lm✓ | 700 lm |
| Weight | 1.9 oz✓ | 2.8 oz |
| Beam distance | 150 m✓ | 115 m |
| Max runtime | 240 h | 42 h |
| Price | $59✓ | $60 |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Hybrid |
| Water rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Perun 2 Mini in blue, HM50R V2.0 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Olight Perun 2 Mini next to the Fenix HM50R V2.0 and the trade-offs are clear. The Perun 2 Mini wins on brightness and low weight, and the HM50R V2.0 pushes back on value.
The Perun 2 Mini is brighter (1100 vs 700 lm), 25 g lighter, and a longer beam (150 vs 115 m). On the default GearScore the Perun 2 Mini leads 81 to 75.
Pick the Perun 2 Mini if you care most about brightness and low weight, which makes it the better call for your priorities. Pick the HM50R V2.0 if you would rather save the difference.
The Olight Perun 2 Mini. It is brighter (1100 vs 700 lm) than the HM50R V2.0.
The Olight Perun 2 Mini. It is 25 g lighter than the HM50R V2.0.
The Olight Perun 2 Mini, 81 to 75 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Perun 2 Mini for brightness, or the HM50R V2.0 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.