Fenix E35R vs Fenix HM50R V2.0
Quick take: The Fenix HM50R V2.0 costs $15 less; the Fenix E35R is brighter (3,100 vs 700 lm); the Fenix E35R throws farther (253m vs 115m); the Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs longer on high (3 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix E35R | Fenix HM50R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 3,100 lm | 700 lm |
| Candela | 16,000 cd | 3,300 cd |
| Beam distance | 253m | 115m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | CR123A |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70 | XP-G3 S4 6500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 1.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 1.8 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Fenix E35R
- ✓3,100 lumens and 246 m of throw from a genuinely pocketable body
- ✓TIR lens gives a precise, uniform beam
- ✓Top-notch fit and finish with even weight distribution
- ✓Built-in USB-C charging on the current version
- ✓Strobe available for self-defence use
- ✗No shortcuts to eco or turbo — you have to cycle through modes
- ✗The magnet is strong enough to collect keys and other metal
- ✗Slippery in the hand without the pocket clip
- ✗No holster included
- ✗Not a tactical light despite the output
Fenix HM50R V2.0
- ✓Very light and stable — stays put through sudden movement
- ✓Single-button interface that works through medium to heavy gloves
- ✓Reflective strap makes it findable in a dark tent
- ✓Lockout prevents battery drain in storage
- ✓Spare cells available from Fenix, useful for backcountry trips
- ✗The rubber grip strip inside the strap gets sweaty during hard effort
- ✗The body gets hot on higher settings
- ✗The tilt mechanism needs more force than most and isn't easy to adjust on the move
- ✗16340 capacity limits runtime at high output
- ✗Minimal feature set — no red mode or secondary emitter