Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix E40R
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix E40R ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix E40R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 220g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 5,000 lumens, 242 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 89 h 30 min max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | Four 6500K LEDs |
| Modes | — | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe |
| Size | — | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm |
| Rating | — | IP68, magnetic tail |
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 E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
Fenix HM55R Renegade is the better value at $74.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.