Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix HM71R V2.0 ($124.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix HM71R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $124.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 220g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 220g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 3,500 lumens, 275 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 337 h max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | 5500mAh included, USB-C |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | SFT-60 spot, SST-20F flood, two red |
| Modes | — | Thirteen including Instant Turbo and red flash |
| Rating | — | IP68, 2 m impact |
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 HM71R V2.0
- 3,500 lumens with separate spot and flood
- Red light modes
- IP68 and 2 m impact resistance
- Large 5,500 mAh battery included
- 220 g is a heavy headlamp
- $124.95
Fenix HM55R Renegade is the better value at $74.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.