Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix LD36R ($114.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 231g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | — | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Size | — | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 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 LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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.