Which Fenix headlamp for climbing?

I recently lost my BD Spot headlamp and am looking at non BD/Petzl options for its replacement. The main two I’ve narrowed it down to are the Fenix HM50R and the Fenix HL18R. Does anyone have experience with either of these? 

I have zero experience with either you mentioned but have a very similar zebra light. I went for the spot version with the highest cri that requires a regular double a batteries. It’s a hell of a light in such a small durable package! Just from reading, not experience, the panisonic eneloop pro batteries really unlock it’s full potential but I’ve had few complaints running regular double a’s. The run times are a little inflated and I’m sure curiosity will lead to grabbing some of the enelopes to see what’s up. I’ve read the smaller lights with the larger rechargeable cells can really heat up which is one reason I stuck with the smaller model. Also, I’ve thought of replacing the silicon piece that mounts the light to the head band with a tiny radiator clamp but with the Felix you listed at least it’s recessed into the body of the light. If it’s anything like my zebra light you’ll have it for life...or til you lose it ;)

I used to have a BD Storm and recently switched to the Fenix HM50R. It is pretty much better in every way. It is brighter, lasts longer, is more compact and doesn’t slide around as much as the BD did. I also love how its USB rechargeable. That being said. If you need real power, you should probably get one of their better lights. I was rappelling off a route in the dark a couple days ago and could only see around 100 feet down with the HM50R.

I like the hm50r.  I thought I had lost it, but it turns out it was just hiding in a shoe.  But I liked it enough that before it decided to reveal itself to me, I bought a replacement.  

It's a nice tool, works as advertised.  It doesn't do anything I don't like, such as blink or turn red.... very simple to operate.  It's easy to recharge, easy to tell how much charge their is, easy to "lock out" by unscrewing the battery cap.

I have the hl12r for rock and trail running- always in my pack- headlamp
And the hl25r for ice- lil heavy but unreal beam and flood.
Both work well off and on a helmet. I though about getting the 18 because I lost my first hl12r, but for the compact size and weight, I fig I stay with what I knew. After fenix, I will never buy a "climbing co" headlamp again-

Cool thanks everyone! Do you guys find the HM50R easy enough to adjust the tilt? And I assume there would be no worries about the light working its way out of the silicone holder, right?

Joel M wrote: Cool thanks everyone! Do you guys find the HM50R easy enough to adjust the tilt? And I assume there would be no worries about the light working its way out of the silicone holder, right?

Yeah, I have found it's both secure in its holder and easy to adjust... it just kind of rotates around in the silicone deal and sticks where you put it.

I know you said you’re looking for a non-Petzl option, but I noticed that Petzl headlamps are on sale at backcountrygear dot com. The sale ends today.

It’s a little heavier, but I just picked up the HL60R for better water resistance (it’s my bunkside light working on Deadliest Catch) and a brighter light. The rechargeable 18650 battery is a bonus. I’m tired of constantly going through AA and AAA batteries.