Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) 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 HM55R Renegade | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 167.6g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 300 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | — | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Size | — | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 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 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 HM55R Renegade is the better value at $74.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.