Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) 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 HM60R V2.0 | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 173g | 167.6g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 170 m | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light and red flash | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Size | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Runtime | 292 hours max | 300 hours max |
| Weight | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) including battery and headband) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM60R V2.0
- 1,600 lumens and 170 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 173 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 292 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 HM60R V2.0 is the better value at $84.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM61R V3.0 carries lighter at 167.6g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.