Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM61R V3.0 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 167.6g | 103g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 195 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 300 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
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 HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.