Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix PD26R ACE ($62.96) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 214g | 102.3g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SFT25R 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 | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 556 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
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 PD26R ACE
- 1,300 lumens and 354 m of throw
- Runs on 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 102.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 556 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD26R ACE is the better value at $62.96. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.