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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 ($89.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HT18R V2.0 | Fenix HM61R V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $89.95 |
| Weight | 358g | 167.6g |
| Output | 3,700 lumens | 1,800 lumens, 195 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT90 LED | One Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, one OSRAM 1414 CRI90 white LED, and one OSRAM 1414 red LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS | Eleven lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, three red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) | Length 105.4 mm, Width 38 mm, Height 50.95 mm |
| Runtime | 87 hours max | 300 hours max |
| Weight | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) including battery) | 167.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 5.91 oz. (167.6g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM61R V3.0
- 1,800 lumens and 195 m of throw
- Runs on ARB-L18-3400 rechargeable battery
- 167.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 300 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM61R V3.0 is the better value at $89.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.