Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 125g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 111 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Modes | — | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body |
| Size | — | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 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 E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM55R Renegade is the better value at $74.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.