Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 86.3g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 100 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM75R PRO
- 398 m of throw from a headlamp
- Magnesium-alloy lamp body
- Combined spot and flood modes
- Battery included
- $139.95
- Sixteen modes is a lot to cycle through
Fenix HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.