Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix HM53R ($69.95) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM53R | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 102g | 167.6g |
| Output | 1,200 lumens, 158 m | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Runtime | 135 hours max | 300 hours max |
| Weight | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) 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 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 HM53R is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.