Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Fenix HL45R
Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix HL45R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM61R V3.0 | Fenix HL45R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 167.6g | 133g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 195 m | 1,000 lumens, 220 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED | One Luminus SFT25R cold white LED and one OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23 red LED |
| Modes | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash | Eight lighting modes including four levels of white light, three levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery | 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm | Width 78.2 mm, Height 44.5 mm, Depth 50 mm |
| Runtime | 300 hours max | 54 hours max |
| Weight | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) | 133g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.69 oz. (133g) 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 HL45R
- 1,000 lumens and 220 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 133 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 54 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL45R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.