Fenix HM71R V2.0 vs Fenix LD36R
Fenix HM71R V2.0 ($124.95) 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 HM71R V2.0 | Fenix LD36R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.95 | $114.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 231g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 275 m | 3,600 lumens, 385 m |
| LED | SFT-60 spot, SST-20F flood, two red | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs |
| Modes | Thirteen including Instant Turbo and red flash | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery |
| Runtime | 337 h max | 65 hours 18 minutes max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 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 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 LD36R is the better value at $114.95. If weight matters most, Fenix HM71R V2.0 carries lighter at 220g. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.