Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM61R V3.0 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 167.6g | 86.3g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 195 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 300 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
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 HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.