Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 181.6g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 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 | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 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 PD36R ACE
- 3,000 lumens and 415 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-on battery
- 181.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 181.6 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 63 hours 25 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD36R ACE is the better value at $109.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.