Fenix HP35R vs Fenix T6 Penlight
Fenix HP35R ($229.95) vs Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HP35R | Fenix T6 Penlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 433g | 33g |
| Material | Polycarbonate lens, rubber headband | — |
| Weight | 433g (Fenix published) | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) including battery) |
| Output | 4000lm max | 80 lumens, 18 m |
| Runtime | 500h max | 26 hours max |
| Battery | 10000mAh pack | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband (Standard Edition) | — |
| LED | — | LED |
| Modes | — | Three brightness levels |
| Size | — | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 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 T6 Penlight
- 80 lumens and 18 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery
- Only 33 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 26 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix T6 Penlight is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.