Fenix HM65R-DT vs Fenix LR35R
Quick take: The Fenix HM65R-DT costs $30 less; the Fenix LR35R is brighter (10,000 vs 1,500 lm); the Fenix LR35R throws farther (447m vs 268m); the Fenix HM65R-DT runs longer on high (3 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix HM65R-DT | Fenix LR35R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $130 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | Flooder |
| Lumens | 1,500 lm | 10,000 lm |
| Candela | 18,000 cd | 50,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 268m | 447m |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-40 + SST-20 | Luminus SFT-70 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 12.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.2 in | 5.5 x 2.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Fenix HM65R-DT
- ✓Magnesium alloy body — light for its durability, at 53 g for the head unit
- ✓Rated from -31 to 113°F with two metres of impact resistance
- ✓SPORT headband holds it without bounce
- ✓Removable rechargeable 18650, so a spare cell extends any trip
- ✓Dual beam reaching beyond 150 m
- ✗The switch shroud means tilting the lamp forward to reach the controls
- ✗Only three to four hours on high
- ✗Reviewers advise against it for running despite the trail branding
- ✗Fiddly to operate with gloves
- ✗Runtime at high output doesn't suit full-night use
Fenix LR35R
- ✓10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
- ✓Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
- ✓Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
- ✓Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
- ✓Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages
- ✗Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
- ✗Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
- ✗No rear tactical switch
- ✗Gets hot on turbo
- ✗Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is