Fenix HP35R vs Fenix E08R UE
Fenix HP35R ($229.95) vs Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HP35R | Fenix E08R UE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 433g | 125g |
| Material | Polycarbonate lens, rubber headband | — |
| Weight | 433g (Fenix published) | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) |
| Output | 4000lm max | 1,600 lumens, 160 m |
| Runtime | 500h max | 111 hours max |
| Battery | 10000mAh pack | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband (Standard Edition) | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED |
| Modes | — | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body |
| Size | — | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm |
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 E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E08R UE is the better value at $84.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.