Fenix LR35R vs Fenix HM71R V2.0
Quick take: The Fenix HM71R V2.0 costs $75.05 less; the Fenix LR35R is brighter (10,000 vs 3,500 lm); the Fenix LR35R throws farther (500m vs 275m); the Fenix HM71R V2.0 runs longer on high (337 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LR35R | Fenix HM71R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $124.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 10,000 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Candela | 62,500 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 500m | 275m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 337 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | 6x Luminus SST40 | Luminus SFT-60 + SST-20F + 2x Red |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 13 modes incl. Red |
| UI | Dual Switch | Rotary + Button |
| IP rating | IP68 | |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 12.0 oz | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.0 in | 4.4 x 2.0 x 2.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
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