Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix LD35R
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix LD35R ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix LD35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 185g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 1,800 lumens, 337 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 101 hours 54 minutes max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 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 LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD35R is the better value at $89.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.