Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix LD35R ($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 LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 185g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | — | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Size | — | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 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 LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes 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.