Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix E03R V2.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix E03R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 30g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 30g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.06 oz. (30g) including battery) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 500 lumens, 90 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 30 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | Two white light LEDs and one red light LED, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours |
| Modes | — | Seven modes including four brightness levels, red light, red flashing, and pulse light |
| Size | — | Length 52.5 mm, Width 26 mm, Height 13 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM55R Renegade
- 105 g all-in
- Replaceable 18350 cell
- Metal body
- Small cell limits high-mode runtime
- Metal body gets warm on turbo
Fenix E03R V2.0
- 500 lumens and 90 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 400mAh li-polymer battery
- Only 30 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 30 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E03R V2.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.