Fenix HM71R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix HM71R V2.0 ($124.95) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM71R V2.0 | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 167.6g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 275 m | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | SFT-60 spot, SST-20F flood, two red | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | Thirteen including Instant Turbo and red flash | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Runtime | 337 h max | 300 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) |
| Size | — | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
Pros & Cons
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 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 HM61R V3.0 is the better value at $89.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.