Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix HM53R ($69.95) vs Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM53R | Fenix HM60R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 102g | 173g |
| Output | 1,200 lumens, 158 m | 1,600 lumens, 170 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED |
| Modes | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Size | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) |
| Runtime | 135 hours max | 292 hours max |
| Weight | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM60R V2.0
- 1,600 lumens and 170 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 173 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 292 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM53R is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.