Fenix HM75R PRO vs Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix HM75R PRO ($139.95) vs Fenix PD45R ACE ($129.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM75R PRO | Fenix PD45R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $129.95 |
| Weight | 214g | 200.5g |
| Output | 3,500 lumens, 398 m | 3,200 lumens, 410 m |
| LED | SFT90X spot, two SST25 flood, OSRAM red | Luminus SFT-70X-WS65-H2-H1652 LED |
| Modes | Sixteen including combined spot-flood and red flash | Seven lighting modes including six brightness levels and Strobe; six preset options |
| Battery | 5500mAh included, USB-C | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Runtime | 516 h max | 57 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Body | Magnesium alloy lamp body | — |
| Weight | 214g incl. battery and headband (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 200.5g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.07 oz. (200.5g) including battery) |
| Size | — | Length 157.7 mm, Width 30 mm, Height 25.9 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 PD45R ACE
- 3,200 lumens and 410 m of throw
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 200.5 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 200.5 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 57 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD45R ACE is the better value at $129.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.