Fenix HP35R vs Fenix PD40R V3.0
Fenix HP35R ($229.95) vs Fenix PD40R V3.0 ($119.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HP35R | Fenix PD40R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $119.95 |
| Weight | 433g | 198g |
| Material | Polycarbonate lens, rubber headband | — |
| Weight | 433g (Fenix published) | 198g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.98 oz. (198g) including battery) |
| Output | 4000lm max | 3,000 lumens, 500 m |
| Runtime | 500h max | 89 hours max |
| Battery | 10000mAh pack | 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband (Standard Edition) | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SFT70 LED |
| Modes | — | Six lighting modes including four brightness levels, SOS, and Strobe |
| Size | — | Length 143 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 26 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 PD40R V3.0
- 3,000 lumens and 500 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 198 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 198 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 89 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the better value at $119.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.