Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix HM53R ($69.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 102g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 135 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) including battery and headband) |
| Size | — | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 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 HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM53R is the better value at $69.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.