Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix LD35R ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 185g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | — | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Size | — | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm |
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 LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD35R is the better value at $89.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM65R V2.0 carries lighter at 144g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.