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Fenix C7 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 167.6g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 300 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix HM61R V3.0
- 1,800 lumens and 195 m of throw
- Runs on ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery
- 167.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 300 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM61R V3.0 carries lighter at 167.6g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.