Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Fenix WH23R
Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix WH23R ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM61R V3.0 | Fenix WH23R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 167.6g | 115g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 195 m | 600 lumens, 100 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED | Two Luminus LEDs |
| Modes | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash | Seven modes including three spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, and Turbo combo level |
| Battery | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery | Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery |
| Size | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm | Length 86.45 mm, Width 45 mm, Height 43.72 mm |
| Runtime | 300 hours max | 150 hours max |
| Weight | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) | 115g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.06 oz. (115g) 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 WH23R
- 600 lumens and 100 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh li-polymer battery
- 115 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix WH23R is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.