Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix HT18R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $149.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 358g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 3,700 lumens |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SFT90 LED |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 87 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) |
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 HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM75R PRO is the better value at $139.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.