Fenix HP35R vs Fenix C7
Fenix HP35R ($229.95) vs Fenix C7 ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HP35R | Fenix C7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 433g | 172g |
| Material | Polycarbonate lens, rubber headband | — |
| Weight | 433g (Fenix published) | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) |
| Output | 4000lm max | 3,000 lumens, 470 m |
| Runtime | 500h max | 68 h max |
| Battery | 10000mAh pack | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband (Standard Edition) | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SST70 |
| Modes | — | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS |
| Size | — | 149 x 40 x 27 mm |
| Switch | — | Side switch only, no tail switch |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HP35R
- 4,000 lm spot and flood
- Very long low-mode runtime
- High-CRI flood option
- 433 g is heavy on the head
- $229.95
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.