Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix HM71R V2.0 ($124.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix HM71R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $124.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 220g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 220g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 3,500 lumens, 275 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 337 h max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 5500mAh included, USB-C |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | SFT-60 spot, SST-20F flood, two red |
| Modes | — | Thirteen including Instant Turbo and red flash |
| Rating | — | IP68, 2 m impact |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM65R V2.0
- 2,200 lm at 144 g
- Replaceable 18650 with USB-C charging
- Magnesium body
- Heavier than 18350 headlamps
- $99.95
Fenix HM71R V2.0
- 3,500 lumens with separate spot and flood
- Red light modes
- IP68 and 2 m impact resistance
- Large 5,500 mAh battery included
- 220 g is a heavy headlamp
- $124.95
Fenix HM65R V2.0 is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.