Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($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 E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 53.9g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 100 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | AA alkaline battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | — | Three brightness levels |
| Size | — | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 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 E12 V3.0
- 200 lumens and 78 m of throw
- Runs on AA alkaline battery
- Only 53.9 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E12 V3.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.