Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix LR35R PRO
Fenix HM65R V2.0 ($99.95) vs Fenix LR35R PRO ($229.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM65R V2.0 | Fenix LR35R PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $229.95 |
| Weight | 144g | 457g |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, polycarbonate lenses | — |
| Weight | 144g (Fenix published) | 457g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 16.12 oz. (457g) including battery) |
| Output | 2200lm max | 10,000 lumens, 500 m |
| Runtime | 296h max | 135 Hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) | Two included 21700 li-ion rechargeable batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | Four Luminus SFT 25, eight Luminus SST 25, two OSRAM GR QSSPA1.23, and one SST-10-UV |
| Modes | — | Four lighting modes including stepless brightness levels for spotlight, floodlight, and both combined as well as three levels of red light, two levels of red flash, UV, Strobe, and SOS |
| Size | — | Length 143 mm, Head 55 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 LR35R PRO
- 10,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on Two included 21700 li-ion rechargeable batteries
- 457 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 457 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 135 Hours 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.