Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix LD30R
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix LD30R ($79.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix LD30R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $79.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 132g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 1,700 lumens, 257 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SST40 LED |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 750 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 132g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.66 oz. (132g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 129.7 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 22.6 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 LD30R
- 1,700 lumens and 257 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries
- 132 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 750 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD30R is the better value at $79.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.