The Fenix HM61R rechargeable headlamp is a great multi-functional light that is not only a high-performance headlamp, but also a great right-angle detachable flashlight, when removed from its headband—which includes a magnetic base and belt clip for continued hands-free use. The HM61R headlamp has eight lighting modes, including a red light, that are easily accessed via the large side switch. Powered by an included high-capacity 18650 battery, this light can emit light for up to 300 hours on Eco mode. Magnetic rechargeable with a battery level indicator and IP68 rated waterproof and dustproof. This multi-use light is the ultimate hands-free lighting tool.
One included 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Included:
Fenix ARB-L18-3500 battery, magnetic charging cable, hallow headband, hallow top headband, headlamp mount, spare O-ring
Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
Additional Features of the Fenix HM61R
Luminus SST40 white and red LEDs, with a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
Powered by a 18650 (included) or 2 CR123A batteries.
Simple operation with large side switch.
Magnetic charging for easy and fast operation.
Battery level and charging indication.
Magnetic tail, right-angled lighting.
Made of quality aluminum and PC.
Digitally regulated circuit for maintaining a stable output.
Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery insertion.
Intelligent memory circuit recalls the last used brightness level.
On/Off
With the lamp switched off, press and hold the side switch for 0.5 seconds, the lamp will light up on the previously used output level of white light mode.
With the lamp switched off, press and hold the side switch for 1.2 seconds, the lamp will light up on Low output level of red light mode.
With the lamp switched on, press and hold the side switch for 0.5 seconds again to turn off the lamp .
Output Selection
In white light mode, single click the side switch to cycle through Eco→Low→Med→High→Turbo.
In red light mode, single click the side switch to cycle through Red Low→Red Med→Red Flash.
Mode Switching
With the lamp switched on, press and hold the side switch for 1.2 seconds to select white or red mode.
Lockout Function
Lock: With the lamp switched off, double click the side switch, the lamp will blink 3 times/2Hz on Eco of white light mode to indicate locked status.
Unlock: With the lamp is locked, double click the side switch, the lamp will be activated with 3 2Hz blinks on Eco of white light mode and activates on Low of white light mode.
Intelligent Memory Circuit
The lamp memorizes the last selected output excluding red light mode. When turned on again the previously used output of white light mode will be recalled.
Battery Specifications
Type
Dimensions
Nominal Voltage
Usability
Fenix ARB-L18 Series
18650
3.6V
Recommended
√√
Non-rechargeable Battery (Lithium)
CR123A
3V
Usable
√
Rechargeable Battery (Li-ion)
16340
3.7V
Banned
×
Rechargeable Battery (Li-ion)
18650
3.7V/3.6V
Caution*
!
Rechargeable Battery (LiFePO4)
16340
3.2V
Usable
√
Rechargeable Battery (LiFePO4)
18650
3.2V
Banned
×
Warning: Use quality Li-ion battery with protective circuits. Fenix ARB-L18 Series battery is recommended.
*18650 Li-ion batteries are powerful cells designed for commercial applications and must be treated with caution and handled with care. Only use quality batteries with circuit protection will reduce the potential for combustion or explosion; but cell damage or short circuiting are potential risks the user assumes.
Battery Replacement
Unscrew the battery cover to insert the battery with the anode side (+) towards the inner side, then screw the battery cover back on.
Magnetic Absorption Charging
Connect the USB port of the charging cable to the power source, then hold the magnetic end of the charging cable close to the charging port of the headlamp. The charging cable will attach to the charging port automatically and charging will begin.
Note:
The rechargeable headlamp can be used while the it is being charged, but charging time will be prolonged.
The normal charging time of the Fenix ARB-L18-3500 battery is 4 hours from depletion to full charging.
Recharge a stored headlamp every four months to maintain optimal battery performance.
In charging process, the indicators besides the charging port of the cable will display different charging status. Red light constant on: not fully charged; green light constant on: fully charged.
Battery Level Indication
With the lamp switched off, single click the side switch, the battery level indicator in the middle of the switch will automatically display the battery status for 3 seconds.
Green constant on: 100% – 85%, saturated
Green flashes: 85% – 50%, sufficient
Red constant on: 50% – 25%, poor
Red flashes: 25% – 1%, critical
Note:
This only works with 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The lamp can be switched on during this process.
Low Voltage Warning
When the battery level is detected critical for currently used output, the battery level indicator will flash to remind. Replace the battery or recharge the lamp as soon as possible.
Intelligent Protection
The lamp will accumulate a lot of heat when used for extended periods. When the light reaches a temperature of 65°C or above, the lamp will automatically step down a few lumens due to protection mechanism in the design. When the temperature is reduced, the output will gradually return.
Top Headband Removal/Assembly
Notice: The headband is factory assembled by default.
Slip the headband out through the slot of the adjustment clip.
Slide the adjustment clip through the back top band holder’s slit.
Slide the adjustment clip through the secondary clip.
Remove the secondary clip through the front top band holder’s slit.
To install the top band, just reverse these removal steps/.
Usage and Maintenance
Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to the lamp and will void the warranty.
Fenix recommends using an excellent quality Fenix 18650 battery.
If the lamp will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery, or the lamp could be damaged by electrolyte leakage.
Long-term use can result in O-ring wear. To maintain a proper water seal, replace the ring with an approved spare.
Periodic cleaning of the battery contacts improves the lamp’s performance as dirty contacts may cause the lamp to flicker, shine intermittently or even fail to illuminate for the following reasons:A: The battery needs replacing.
Solution: Replace battery (Ensure battery is inserted according to the manufacturer’s specifications).B: The threads, PCB board contact or other contacts are dirty.
Solution: Clean the contact points with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.
If the above methods don’t work, please contact the distributor.
Warning
The rechargeable headlamp is a high-intensity lighting device capable of causing eye damage to the user or others. Avoid shining the lamp directly into anyone’s eyes.
151 reviews for Fenix HM61R Multi-Use Headlamp
Rated 5 out of 5
John (verified owner)–
Bright head lamp
Rated 5 out of 5
Scott B. (verified owner)–
Best headlamp I have used and I have gone through many. Highly recommend this headlamp and the Fenix company.
Rated 5 out of 5
John (verified owner)–
Best headlamp/flashlight ever. Love all the products that I have purchased!!! Great quality, Great performance, Great functions, Great satisfaction!!! I recommend to everyone looking for headlamps/flashlights/lanterns.
Rated 3 out of 5
Derrick F. (verified owner)–
It is a nice enough light but you still have to go through the white light before you can get to the red. Why is it so hard for manufacturers to make a good light that does not cycle white before red.
Rated 5 out of 5
Janet (verified owner)–
Delivery was fast, product meets my expectations. Perfect for walking my dog in all weather conditions and doing outdoor projects after dark! Hands free, weather tight, easy charge. Love it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Steven (verified owner)–
Very Bright! Light weight!
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard C. (verified owner)–
Absolutely the best headlamp I have ever owned. Sturdy, bright as hell, and the battery lasts forever.
Rated 4 out of 5
Erik Romero (verified owner)–
Really good and useful light. I work a lot in dark environments like under ground train tunnels so visibility it’s a huge part of my job. Very happy with the product so far.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Very satisfied. I use this on walks at night and the adjustable brightness settings are great.
Rated 5 out of 5
JAMES8 Akerelrea (verified owner)–
Exceptionally great when compared to other brands.
Rated 5 out of 5
JAMES WHITE (verified owner)–
Excellent light good company
Rated 5 out of 5
woody (verified owner)–
Great quality and highly versatile headlamp.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mike (verified owner)–
Like the versatility. Heavier than a typical headlamp
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Worth every penny. This headlamp is great for hiking/camping which is what I use it for. The battery life is amazing, and the brightness is incredible.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Great light. Red is not nearly bright enough to be useful.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ashtin H. (verified owner)–
I’m a commercial electrician and I love this headlamp. Also used it around the house as a flashlight. Very bright on the Brightest setting. Been using it for a month so far off and on on the first charge, well worth the cash.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Great light! Love the red light intensity!
Rated 4 out of 5
Brian P. (verified owner)–
The charge cable is a little wonky, but the lamp is bright. Works great for extended run times between charges. I will most likely purchase an additional battery and external charger for convenience purposes. I think this headlamp is awesome, best option before considering an external battery style, it is compact and lightweight enough to wear for a shift. The battery life is double that of the HM50, but larger and a little heavier. I have both lamps, and I found that for me, I go through CR123 lithium batteries in the HM50 once a week at least. With the HM61, my runtimes are much longer, and I find myself not thinking about a dimming lamp while I am trying to get something done. Great product, and, it goes on sale from time to time.
Rated 5 out of 5
Juan Navarro (verified owner)–
Outstanding light highly recommend
Rated 5 out of 5
Philip Ulmer, Jr. (verified owner)–
So far so good
Rated 5 out of 5
Casey Hestand (verified owner)–
Great
Rated 5 out of 5
Kent M. (verified owner)–
Wonderful, powerful headlamp that doubles as a stand-alone flashlight!
Rated 5 out of 5
Gilberto C. (verified owner)–
Awesome, super bright, and very versatile
Rated 5 out of 5
Joe P. (verified owner)–
I also carried this on daily basis at work. I this for one of friend who is a fireman and he loves it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan S. (verified owner)–
Best headlamp available!
Rated 5 out of 5
Randy Kobza (verified owner)–
Love it. Very useful on the job
Rated 5 out of 5
Gregory H Schalk (verified owner)–
Very bright!
Rated 5 out of 5
David H. (verified owner)–
This is a nice hunting light. Real bright and nice to remove to track blood.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jeffrey M. (verified owner)–
Not overly comfortable on the forehead and heavy, may be best for construction type work, as flashlight is solid metal. I bought for kayaking and outdoor activities, and the red-light option is perfect for night navigation (also waterproof). The charging method via magnetic connection is also a good idea, until you loose or misplace the cord, so it is not interchangeable as other charging systems. It is overly well-built and bright enough but also miss not being able to focus the beam for tactical purposes and or longer distance spotting/focus.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeff Phillis (verified owner)–
This is a great light. It is extremely bright. I really like the 5 brightness settings and the red light and red flashing light. Also I like the clip so you can wear it on your clothing and not just on your head. I use it for fire department purposes and it really lights the woods up when I hunt. Thanks for a great product.
Rated 4 out of 5
Kevin Landry (verified owner)–
good light
Rated 4 out of 5
David A. (verified owner)–
I am EXTREMELY satisfied with this light, it has the most features and survivability then the other lights in its category. Biggest thing that caught my eye was the battery time on its lower settings; 32 hours for 50 lumens, crazy. I drop things and am human so I fall, so the added rubber tab holding the light with the clips feels way more secure than the nitecore (WAY more) I edc and hike with it, so the weight was important, with its headband it is the lightest light in its category! Now, the only reason i have this 4 out of 5 stars was because i desperately want the ability to remove the magnet from the tailcap. It is the top choice in my opinion for a multi function headlamp.
Rated 5 out of 5
William P. (verified owner)–
I bought the headlamp to wear when I take my dog on early morning walks before sunrise. It works perfectly, both in providing light for me to see, but to be seen by any motorists that we encounter. I love the ease of charging and the different levels of intensity. I’ve also used it for some night fishing and it worked great.
Rated 5 out of 5
George (verified owner)–
I really really like this, only ding is that it’s a bit heavier than I would have liked… but that mostly is my choice to go with 18650 style stuff for compatibility across devices that I have. I’ve used and and love the different intensities for both white and red lights.
Rated 5 out of 5
Joe C. (verified owner)–
Sweet light
Rated 5 out of 5
dave Strilich (verified owner)–
Great light
Rated 5 out of 5
Victor Velasquez (verified owner)–
Turns night into day!! I have worked outside for 41 years, by far the best headlamp I have ever purchased. I now have two headlamps and could not be happier. Great product!
Rated 5 out of 5
Craig C. (verified owner)–
Great light. Bright, rugged, versatile.
Rated 5 out of 5
Franco Fernando (verified owner)–
powerful little flashlight. Gets a little warm after an extended period when on the highest setting, but that’s understandable
Rated 5 out of 5
Eric J. (verified owner)–
Live this light! Very versatile. Great value. Super bright and easy to use! Well made and feels very solid. Highly recommend! A+
Rated 5 out of 5
Matthew Watts (verified owner)–
Incredible performance in austere scenarios. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
keith (verified owner)–
This light is surprising! This was my first purchase from fenix and I’m pleased and would highly recommend. Light is built well. It’s small and extremely bright and a great battery life. Thanks guys, you Rock!
Rated 5 out of 5
Guy T. (verified owner)–
Good light
Rated 5 out of 5
anthony c. (verified owner)–
Fantastic headlamp. Simple, rugged, and versatile.
Rated 5 out of 5
Joseph M. (verified owner)–
Great headlamp ! No regrets . I fly fish from day to after dark , half to one mile walk back through woods. 👍
Rated 5 out of 5
George H. (verified owner)–
Versatile and powerful in a small package
Rated 5 out of 5
Ben (verified owner)–
Great light. Just finished my first 100 miler and this light was awesome. I used it on medium setting and was very bright. Plenty of battery life.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jason (verified owner)–
Is awesome!!
Rated 4 out of 5
Jacob (verified owner)–
It’s great for the railroad industry
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrei Galitcin (verified owner)–
Very good qulity . I happy.Thank you so much.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica Cox (verified owner)–
This is the best little light, it fits in my pocket, and saves my every day as a truck driver, I highly recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Holy crap, this headlamp is amazing. Insanely bright on the turbo mode!
Rated 5 out of 5
James K. (verified owner)–
This is my favorite headlamp to date! Super bright and multifunctional. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian Kopia (verified owner)–
Bright and versatile. Fantastic.
Rated 3 out of 5
mark jenson –
Cant get to red from off. Switch has no tactile feel or click, very hard to use, must be directly over center and push just right. Headband is hard plastic and digs into your forehead. Magnetic charger is weak and slides off on any movement like car hitting bump.
Other then that its a nice light.
Rated 5 out of 5
Joseph B. (verified owner)–
Long lasting bright light with cool magnetic charging port. So small it’s become my EDC light.
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert K. (verified owner)–
I initially had trouble with this light not charging but I took a second look at it and charged the battery outside of the light and it has worked flawlessly since. Fenix also responded quickly to my first review so they are on top of customer service. Thank you!
Dianne –
I have asked warranty to reach out.
Rated 5 out of 5
Luis C. (verified owner)–
The product quality and versatility applications are amazing.
Rated 5 out of 5
Trent D. (verified owner)–
Very nice, quality light. I can see much more clearly now!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mathew Rogers (verified owner)–
Best head lamp I ever owned. It goes Surprisingly far. Reliable and functional.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
great light, headband is excellent, really bright, just with the charger was a little longer.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jesse audette (verified owner)–
so far so good
Rated 5 out of 5
Steven (verified owner)–
Very nice! Well built and easy to use.
Rated 5 out of 5
eric sundel (verified owner)–
Excellent
Rated 5 out of 5
Dieter Dubroc (verified owner)–
Good multi function flashlight, lots of mounting applications, clips, magnetic, head mount,
Rated 5 out of 5
Stephen Cameron (verified owner)–
Very nice headlamp. Super bright. Have only used for camping so far. Nice design. Recommend
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Great little thing. Excellent light spread. Doesn’t get as hot as my LD30. I’m getting used to the new magnetic charger. Ordered with the hard hat clips and it is my go to light for inspections. Replacing my old HP15UE. Amazing difference in power and big as heavy. Fabulous multipurpose overall!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lymar Pratt (verified owner)–
I was very impressed! I would recommend it to anyone who fishes at night!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sheldon Faria (verified owner)–
More than satisfied with my purchase, only thing that could improve is that the red light be a little brighter but its no big deal
Rated 5 out of 5
David (verified owner)–
Works great. Very happy. Reasonable price
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael (verified owner)–
Had just a little trouble getting the battery to a full solid green charge, but just kept trying and it finally worked and now I have used it for 3 weeks and it is still shows a full battery charge. It works great, easy to use, love the adjustable lights, hands free or clip it to my belt and use it like a flashlight. Best source of light I have ever had. Very happy with it and proud to own one.
Well done, thank you
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Excellent! My primary uses have been drywall finishing and painting along with automotive repair. Low brightness is available for close work and higher settings work great for projecting up onto ceilings while painting or into the depths of an engine compartment. Easy to adjust and comfortable. I bought Fenix’s cheap single bay charger since I didn’t like the idea of being wed to the special magnetic charge cable that this headlamp uses. That said, the supplied cable works fine too.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mike M. (verified owner)–
Awesome, small size, versatile, more flood and warmer tint than PD series. Recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
David B. (verified owner)–
Great light!
Rated 5 out of 5
Harvey Sizemore (verified owner)–
Love it!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Matthew (verified owner)–
Had a great first hiking experience with my girlfriend who deployed it as a hand held light for a night hike to watch Neowise. 5 stars and look forward to her getting more use out of it together.
Rated 5 out of 5
Erik Edlefsen (verified owner)–
So far an excellent choice of a very well made light!
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Guffey (verified owner)–
Thank you
Rated 5 out of 5
Rick Miller (verified owner)–
Great light
Rated 5 out of 5
Ronald Chewning Jr (verified owner)–
Exactly the product I was hoping for: Durability 10/10 Lumens-Brightness 10/10 Functionality 10/10 Worth every penny.
Rated 5 out of 5
Victor V. (verified owner)–
Should have bought this years ago! Perfect for the conditions I find myself in. Planning on buying another one for my helper!
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael (verified owner)–
Minimal all the way to ridiculously bright light. Easy to navigate the options, holds it’s charge extremely well. Zero complaints
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerry Miller (verified owner)–
works great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ian W. (verified owner)–
Both the HM61R and LD30 were bought as gifts for friends of mine after purchasing my own and loving each one for its own functionality. I especially loved the HM61R headlamp! I actually use it mainly as a secondary daily carry (Along with my PD36R) to use at work. I do HVAC/Refrigeration and it works perfectly inside panels and cabinets when taken out of the mounting plate and used as a magnetic right-angle light, allowing me to work with both hands. As a headlamp, the spread of the beam seems perfect and at a max of 1200 lumens it definitely allows you to see what’s ahead of you! Although the 400 lumen setting is usually enough for me, and prevents the light from getting too warm with extended use.
Rated 5 out of 5
Scot constine (verified owner)–
this thing is just SWEET! super versatile. Been using on my bike and at work so far. Cant wait for elk chasing season.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael Duncan (verified owner)–
This is the best headlamp I’ve ever purchased. It works great! I thought it might be to big and uncomfortable but it’s not. I’m so glad I got this. It is very versatile too. They need to make all the charger connections like this one (Magnetic), It doesn’t wear out. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mitchell Crites (verified owner)–
I wish there was a way to get into the Red light mode from OFF. Right now, I have to go through I bright mode and it ruins my night vision if I am not careful.
I also wish the light was “tap to turn on, hold to change modes” instead of “hold to turn on, tap to change modes”
I think you should offer your lights in more neutral led colors too for more accurate color reproduction.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tracy C. (verified owner)–
I have a few Fenix lights and I have also given Fenix Lights as gifts. So I was brand loyal already. This head lamp was no disappointment either. I Really like the ability to swivel at ease and it STAYS PUT. if I use a head lamp it’s because I need my hands free , meaning most often it’s for up close work the WIDE spread of light is PERFECT for this. So From simple chores at night, to setting up decoys, or Pre dawn kayaking to my secret duck hunting spot right down to the latest use where my aging eyes strained to see the project I was sewing in my repair shop until I put on my HM61R and my problem was solved. Great Lights !
Rated 5 out of 5
Jim –
Fantastic!!!! My wife bought this for me and it’s the best all around flashlight. I use the head lamp for fishing and hiking then I use it for a edc for everything else. Very rugged, easy to carry in my pocket, and all the modes work perfect. This might sound like just another mfg ad from an employee but false. I’m a flashlight buff and have a lot of different lights but was never this impressed. This was my first fenix and will definitely not be last.
Rated 5 out of 5
Eric G. (verified owner)–
Slightly heavy but the head strap makes up for that it’s very versatile it does get real hot on full power but that’s expected it is as bright as some spotlights overall a good light with its capabilities I spend a lot time in attics and crawl spaces I do wild animal rescue and humane wild animal trapping in southern California
Rated 5 out of 5
David M. (verified owner)–
I do some night fishing it lights up my whole boat deck I am well satisfied
Rated 5 out of 5
Ashot Manukian (verified owner)–
Great product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
I’ve had it for couple weeks now and use it frequently. Works great very well-designed and made
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessie D. (verified owner)–
Excellent light, easy to use, comfortable, goes everywhere with me
Rated 5 out of 5
Reza (verified owner)–
The Hm61r headlamp is amazing, so versitile, I put it under very heavy use every day and haven’t had to even charge the battery in over a week, highly recommended
Rated 4 out of 5
Edgar Rodriguez (verified owner)–
The HM61R has to be one of the best multi-use headlamps on the market today. The craftsmanship, versatility, reliability and ruggedness are just incredible! I’d highly recommend to anyone that camp, hunt, hike or does some type of field work.
Hope to see continued improvements in higher lumen options for both white and red lights and synthetic inner lining for headband. Thanks Fenix for making such a great and solid product.
Rated 5 out of 5
LOZA (verified owner)–
These guys are AWESOME! I order my Fenix HM 65R on Tuesday night at 10pm. Basically already Wednesday. Wednesday morning it was already getting process and getting shipped. Really fast free shipping got it on Friday! On top of getting free shipping they also gave me a nice discount for my first purchase and threw in a small hand sanitizer along with my HM 65R. These guys go above and beyond with excellent service! Not to mention the high quality of their products!
Rated 5 out of 5
Alvaro Garcia (verified owner)–
I purchased this light mainly for when I’m out night fishing and really enjoy the power of this headlamp, but as I got familiar with it I tend to use this one just about everyday around the house and the multiple settings is perfect for all my needs
Rated 5 out of 5
Bill Labita (verified owner)–
Brightest light I’ve used in an attic, I’m a home inspector
Rated 5 out of 5
Peirce S. (verified owner)–
Pretty fantastic. Bigger than I imagined but I got used to the size right away. Seems bullet proof. Love the 8 modes. I only wish you could turn it on red with out hitting white first. (Primarily for night blindness). But I’m getting used to it. I’m crazy about the recharging and the battery life is unbelievable! I’d but again for sure.
Dianne –
Actually Pierce, you can go straight into red mode! With the lamp switched off, press and hold the side switch for 1.2 seconds, the lamp will light up on Low output level of red light mode. Hope this helps!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kyle S. (verified owner)–
Most badass rig on the market
Rated 5 out of 5
Gary Johnson (verified owner)–
Great combination of features. Perfect for the RV, Car and workshop.
Rated 4 out of 5
Wilson W. Fox (verified owner)–
I work as a mechanic and the headlamp comes in handy when I’m underneath a vehicle.
Rated 5 out of 5
Henry M. (verified owner)–
Great light, meets all my expectations.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
I thought that this headlamp was a bit pricey. I typically find flashlight housings and install my own led driver and led chip but I wanted to try something that had solder joints that would not fail when dropped onto concrete. While I haven’t had dropped the headlamp yet to test strength of solder joints, I have used it every evening since it came in the mail. It’s awesome. While it doesn’t seem like much, the magnetic charging port makes the headlamp so much more convenient that I find myself using my actual flashlights less and less.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeremy R. (verified owner)–
Great light. Not real heavy like I though it would be. Works well with the included headband and the one thing that stands out from this model from others is the red light. Can’t find this combination anywhere else. This will be my third Fenix light and although I’m not committed to just buying Fenix. Fenix had all the features that were important to me in a light. Thanks
Rated 4 out of 5
Chris (verified owner)–
Finally I got the right light to work on with plumbing heating & AC.It’s also great for off jobs around the house. Especially great in tight spots so no readjusting needed
Rated 5 out of 5
Rafael L. (verified owner)–
You got To love it magnetic 10 +
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul (verified owner)–
Not much to say except that I freaking love it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dustin Colebank (verified owner)–
I have found Fenix lights to be a “Best In Class” product for many years. They can really make an impression on a first time user.
Rated 5 out of 5
RANDY B. (verified owner)–
Wow, best headlamp yet. Large button and “L” configuration plus great powerful light as usual.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan (verified owner)–
Amazing light and I love it!
Rated 5 out of 5
William (verified owner)–
Very functional and the ability to use it as a headlamp or detach it and use as a flashlight is great.
Rated 5 out of 5
jim d. (verified owner)–
great light both white and red. fits my head perfectly and I have a larger head. functional.does the job simply and with ease of use..very happy
Rated 5 out of 5
Ronald L. (verified owner)–
Fantastic product. Works great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Wes S. (verified owner)–
WOW! This is the BEST multi-use rechargeable light I’ve ever owned. And probable will be for a long time.
Rated 5 out of 5
Scott Jensen (verified owner)–
Beautiful little headlamp
Comfortable, easy Magnetic charging cord. Insanely bright
Rated 5 out of 5
Jonathan (verified owner)–
Love it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Clint (verified owner)–
This is my 5th Fenix light all of them still work great. I’m an auto mechanic, my lights get abused and Fenix is by far the best. There is not one thing I would change about this light. It exceeds on every level.
Side note: buy from Fenix direct. I tried to by this from a company called Edison Bright on Amazon. Short story goes they got $100 from me I got zip from them. I will always buy direct from Fenix lesson learned.
Rated 4 out of 5
dante (verified owner)–
I bought this so that I could replace my two work flashlights (one standard, one headlamp) with a single item and it seems well-suited to the task so far. I wish the long-press for on/off functions was shorter but overall I’m very happy with it. It’s smaller and brighter than my hl55 and the diffusing lens gives you bright, even lighting over a wide area. I pocket carry the light detached from the headband for normal use and have the band in my pocket when I need it. I also wish the red light was green (eye is more sensitive to green and it doesn’t wash out aviation charts the way red does) but that wouldn’t stop me from buying it again.
Rated 5 out of 5
Christopher P. (verified owner)–
Great features and quality for the price. Super bright and easy to carry when not used as a headlamp.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan J. –
This headlamp really packs a punch, in terms of size, brightness, & versatility. It is first and foremost a headlamp, but the light can be detached from the strap and used as a standalone right angle flashlight. It clips into a plastic bracket on the strap, and a stretchy rubber piece secures it even further. The angle of the light can be adjusted up and down by twisting the light body in the bracket. The turbo setting is overkill in some situations. It sports a removable forward facing strap clip, as well as a magnetic base. The magnetic base is much stronger than my E18R. The clip can rotate to position it in a variety of ways.
Basically, it’s a larger version of a combined LD15R (clip & magnet) & HM50R light (headlamp). It remembers the previous white color setting when turning it on, and has electronics to maintain a constant brightness while the battery is draining. This leads to slightly lower calculated run times (compared to other ~1000lm, 18560 battery lights), but I’m OK with this tradeoff. The magnetic charging is simple (but would like standardized to USB-C), and the battery level check is a simple 1 click of the power button
The reflective strap is lightweight and has a firm stretch, so it grips well. I’ve run with it, and the top strap and rear rubber 3 way connector keeps the added weight of the headlamp planted on my head, and the adjustment doesn’t drift. It does not have the silicone strip inside the strap that the M50BR has, but I don’t think that matters.
The beam is nice & even, because of the frosted lens. The red light setting is nice to have, and I could see myself using it as an extra tail light attached to my backpack during bike commuting (especially because of the red flash).
Pros:
Very bright. I normally use it on the 130lumen level when running, so I have plenty of extra light if I need it
Clean and consistent beam
Stable during vigorous activity
Constant Brightness
Uses the same 18560 batteries that my other lights use
The clip stays on the light when it’s mounted in the head strap, so it won’t get lost
Magnetic charging is very simple
Cons:
Not standardized to USB-C charging, but magnetic charging works well
Heavier than my HM50R
Lower runtimes due to the constant brightness
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian (verified owner)–
Most amazing yet. Keep up the good work!
Rated 5 out of 5
Abraham F. (verified owner)–
The Light itself is a Great Tool and Works well, the Headband it attaches to does not work well with hats, the strap that goes over the head causes the headband to not stay on securely and tends to fall off, it does not appear you can remove that over strap that causes this issue.. Please advise..
Dianne –
The top strap can be removed. You can review the instructions on our product page. Just click the Operating Instructions tab and scroll down.
We have sent you this information in an email too.
Rated 5 out of 5
Edward Dzierwa (verified owner)–
great
Rated 5 out of 5
Ian (verified owner)–
Good shipping ….great product good quality …..I work industrial maintenance and use the crap out of this light everyday and then take it home for my edc. I chose this one because it had tempered glass instead of plastics lens, I have had plastic lens get messed up with all the oil and grease and chemicals I work with fogging the plastic lens, and so far this glass has done very well. I have been using it for a few weeks and it is really great and with the headband option makes it even better. Only one thing is you can flip the clip so the glass part sits down in your pocket and the magnet stick out or your pocket and be aware I did lose mine once because the magnet stuck to a metal machine and pulled it out of my pocket lol so I just flipped the clip back around and no problem since. I have plans on buying another one.
Rated 5 out of 5
Todd B. (verified owner)–
Perfect multitasking light. Thoughtful design, quality materials, beautiful fit and finish!
Rated 5 out of 5
Benjamin (verified owner)–
Awesome light!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mitchell Bentley (verified owner)–
Awesome and very handy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kylan (verified owner)–
Easily the one light that should be in every vehicle and EDC bag. Its a Headlamp + Flashlight + Clip Light + Magnetic work light + Magnetic side marker when having car trouble. I love the inclusion of the red LED.
Only thing I’m left wanting more of are, Fenix lights with a dedicated on/off for the red led.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kylan Tanaka (verified owner)–
If it had a case with a clip, it would be the one light you shouldn’t leave home or be in a vehicle without. With all of its potential uses it is a must have/have with you.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brian H. (verified owner)–
The only improvement I can think of would be to make it out of unobtainium. Otherwise, this is an awesome light! It fully lights up any large aircraft on a walk around, and for work at home, the headband is very comfortable. Love the magnetic base and charging.
Rated 5 out of 5
Edward M. (verified owner)–
Love this! Lots of light, lots of illumination and charging options. Gonna come to be my number one choice for most applications because of its all around versatility.
Rated 5 out of 5
John E. (verified owner)–
Very flexible light. A headlamp and a flashlight!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mark Touchette –
Jack of all trades, master of none? Nope, master of all!
It my opinion. It is that great, thx fenix.
Rated 1 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Make this light have a non-frosted TIR glass lens and pure white light instead of cool light and it will be great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mark (verified owner)–
very nice light
Rated 5 out of 5
Justin Johnson (verified owner)–
The short and sweet of this light is its ability to wear many hats. I think it’s a hard decision when choosing the right headlamp simply because they normally serve one purpose, and that is to sit on your forehead. This is where the HM61 differs. It can be removed from its housing and used as a flashlight too! So instead of buying a headlamp that serves one purpose, on your head, it can also fulfill many other jobs and tasks. The magnetic base is no joke and holds on to any metal object for dear life. The magnet is strong enough to place the light sideways, upsidedown, you name it! The battery indicator light is just a click away and is super handy when needing to know the status of your battery. The easy to use charging option is really a no-brainer. The cable itself is magnetic so if you get it close enough to the light it will attach itself to it and begin charging. No port to fiddle with. It’s that simple. My favorite aspect of this light though is the beam. It is so clean! The lens is frosted which helps make this light one of the best I’ve owned. The light that comes out of this is gorgeous. You can see everything all around you in front. The best way I can describe it would be to say the light fills in all the nooks and crannies and then some. There is also a red light function that comes in handy when moving about at night in the house without being too bright. My 3-year-old daughter uses the red light to perform “doctor check-ups” a few times per day. I’ve only had this light for a short period of time but I can say without a doubt it has now become my favorite headlamp. Thank you Fenix for making such a great multi-purpose, hard-use product!
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Excellent all around lamp, magnetic base comes in handy..
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan (verified owner)–
Good enough I bought a second one.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
awesome
Rated 5 out of 5
Sean (verified owner)–
Must have for camping
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicolas C. (verified owner)–
Excellent product from Fenix. Perfect for working in all conditions.
Rated 5 out of 5
Peter H. (verified owner)–
Very versatile and super bright headlamp.
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert P. (verified owner)–
Great for hands free night work. Angle of light also allows it to be used on a pocket if you don’t want to wear the head gear.
Rated 5 out of 5
Thomas Mack (verified owner)–
Great item, very multi-functional, that it can be removed from the harness. The magnetic base is a BIG asset, as well the side-clip for vertical pocket placement. I only wish the top-hat switch was some other kind of configuration, like on the side to squeeze between the thumb and forefinger. Other than that very, very small engineering consideration, well done.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
One of the most functional multi-purpose lights I have. I like the removal of the head band and magnet features. Great all around product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Frank W. (verified owner)–
I thought at first it was kind of gimmicky, but I use the right angle flashlight a ton. I don’t really use it as a headlamp because the HM65R fits that bill so well, but I detached the flashlight and it sits on my refrigerator ready for constant use. The magnet on the end is very strong. It also can stand on the end cap, which very few of my other lights can. Oh, and of course it is built like a tank and bright AF, but it is a Fenix, so that’s a given.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Love it!!
Rated 4 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
The switch is quirky and sometimes difficult to get the correct setting. Brightness is great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan (verified owner)–
Fantastic light so far.
I have owned the HP25 and on. I use them for working in the shop, running, mountain biking, camping/hiking. The HL60R was fantastic and it was my go-to headlamp since it came out. The HM65 I purchased for the shop since I didn’t need the red light…which brings us to this.
This is perfect.
Pro’s:
– Magnetic charging isn’t proprietary.
– Great hotspot to flood combination (similar to the HL55 & HL60R). Basically you get light all over, and also some throw, with great transition between when working on things to reduce glare.
– If you want micro usb charging, you can purchase their 3500mah 18650 with built in micro-usb (best of usb and magnetic charging).
– White light has a low lumen mode.
– RED light has a bright mode (1 and 5 lumen option).
– Removable light with magnetic tail. I’m using mine primarily as a headlamp; however having that ability is fantastic for versatility. Also, the magnetic tail on their lights is a late, but welcome addition.
Cons:
– On the HM65R there was a silicone bead on the inside of the headband to add grip and channel sweat. This one doesn’t have that feature.
John (verified owner) –
Bright head lamp
Scott B. (verified owner) –
Best headlamp I have used and I have gone through many. Highly recommend this headlamp and the Fenix company.
John (verified owner) –
Best headlamp/flashlight ever. Love all the products that I have purchased!!! Great quality, Great performance, Great functions, Great satisfaction!!! I recommend to everyone looking for headlamps/flashlights/lanterns.
Derrick F. (verified owner) –
It is a nice enough light but you still have to go through the white light before you can get to the red. Why is it so hard for manufacturers to make a good light that does not cycle white before red.
Janet (verified owner) –
Delivery was fast, product meets my expectations. Perfect for walking my dog in all weather conditions and doing outdoor projects after dark! Hands free, weather tight, easy charge. Love it!
Steven (verified owner) –
Very Bright! Light weight!
Richard C. (verified owner) –
Absolutely the best headlamp I have ever owned. Sturdy, bright as hell, and the battery lasts forever.
Erik Romero (verified owner) –
Really good and useful light. I work a lot in dark environments like under ground train tunnels so visibility it’s a huge part of my job. Very happy with the product so far.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very satisfied. I use this on walks at night and the adjustable brightness settings are great.
JAMES8 Akerelrea (verified owner) –
Exceptionally great when compared to other brands.
JAMES WHITE (verified owner) –
Excellent light good company
woody (verified owner) –
Great quality and highly versatile headlamp.
Mike (verified owner) –
Like the versatility. Heavier than a typical headlamp
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Worth every penny. This headlamp is great for hiking/camping which is what I use it for. The battery life is amazing, and the brightness is incredible.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great light. Red is not nearly bright enough to be useful.
Ashtin H. (verified owner) –
I’m a commercial electrician and I love this headlamp. Also used it around the house as a flashlight. Very bright on the Brightest setting. Been using it for a month so far off and on on the first charge, well worth the cash.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great light! Love the red light intensity!
Brian P. (verified owner) –
The charge cable is a little wonky, but the lamp is bright. Works great for extended run times between charges. I will most likely purchase an additional battery and external charger for convenience purposes. I think this headlamp is awesome, best option before considering an external battery style, it is compact and lightweight enough to wear for a shift. The battery life is double that of the HM50, but larger and a little heavier. I have both lamps, and I found that for me, I go through CR123 lithium batteries in the HM50 once a week at least. With the HM61, my runtimes are much longer, and I find myself not thinking about a dimming lamp while I am trying to get something done. Great product, and, it goes on sale from time to time.
Juan Navarro (verified owner) –
Outstanding light highly recommend
Philip Ulmer, Jr. (verified owner) –
So far so good
Casey Hestand (verified owner) –
Great
Kent M. (verified owner) –
Wonderful, powerful headlamp that doubles as a stand-alone flashlight!
Gilberto C. (verified owner) –
Awesome, super bright, and very versatile
Joe P. (verified owner) –
I also carried this on daily basis at work. I this for one of friend who is a fireman and he loves it!
Ryan S. (verified owner) –
Best headlamp available!
Randy Kobza (verified owner) –
Love it. Very useful on the job
Gregory H Schalk (verified owner) –
Very bright!
David H. (verified owner) –
This is a nice hunting light. Real bright and nice to remove to track blood.
Jeffrey M. (verified owner) –
Not overly comfortable on the forehead and heavy, may be best for construction type work, as flashlight is solid metal. I bought for kayaking and outdoor activities, and the red-light option is perfect for night navigation (also waterproof). The charging method via magnetic connection is also a good idea, until you loose or misplace the cord, so it is not interchangeable as other charging systems. It is overly well-built and bright enough but also miss not being able to focus the beam for tactical purposes and or longer distance spotting/focus.
Jeff Phillis (verified owner) –
This is a great light. It is extremely bright. I really like the 5 brightness settings and the red light and red flashing light. Also I like the clip so you can wear it on your clothing and not just on your head. I use it for fire department purposes and it really lights the woods up when I hunt. Thanks for a great product.
Kevin Landry (verified owner) –
good light
David A. (verified owner) –
I am EXTREMELY satisfied with this light, it has the most features and survivability then the other lights in its category. Biggest thing that caught my eye was the battery time on its lower settings; 32 hours for 50 lumens, crazy. I drop things and am human so I fall, so the added rubber tab holding the light with the clips feels way more secure than the nitecore (WAY more) I edc and hike with it, so the weight was important, with its headband it is the lightest light in its category! Now, the only reason i have this 4 out of 5 stars was because i desperately want the ability to remove the magnet from the tailcap. It is the top choice in my opinion for a multi function headlamp.
William P. (verified owner) –
I bought the headlamp to wear when I take my dog on early morning walks before sunrise. It works perfectly, both in providing light for me to see, but to be seen by any motorists that we encounter. I love the ease of charging and the different levels of intensity. I’ve also used it for some night fishing and it worked great.
George (verified owner) –
I really really like this, only ding is that it’s a bit heavier than I would have liked… but that mostly is my choice to go with 18650 style stuff for compatibility across devices that I have. I’ve used and and love the different intensities for both white and red lights.
Joe C. (verified owner) –
Sweet light
dave Strilich (verified owner) –
Great light
Victor Velasquez (verified owner) –
Turns night into day!! I have worked outside for 41 years, by far the best headlamp I have ever purchased. I now have two headlamps and could not be happier. Great product!
Craig C. (verified owner) –
Great light. Bright, rugged, versatile.
Franco Fernando (verified owner) –
powerful little flashlight. Gets a little warm after an extended period when on the highest setting, but that’s understandable
Eric J. (verified owner) –
Live this light! Very versatile. Great value. Super bright and easy to use! Well made and feels very solid. Highly recommend! A+
Matthew Watts (verified owner) –
Incredible performance in austere scenarios. Highly recommended.
keith (verified owner) –
This light is surprising! This was my first purchase from fenix and I’m pleased and would highly recommend. Light is built well. It’s small and extremely bright and a great battery life. Thanks guys, you Rock!
Guy T. (verified owner) –
Good light
anthony c. (verified owner) –
Fantastic headlamp. Simple, rugged, and versatile.
Joseph M. (verified owner) –
Great headlamp ! No regrets . I fly fish from day to after dark , half to one mile walk back through woods. 👍
George H. (verified owner) –
Versatile and powerful in a small package
Ben (verified owner) –
Great light. Just finished my first 100 miler and this light was awesome. I used it on medium setting and was very bright. Plenty of battery life.
Jason (verified owner) –
Is awesome!!
Jacob (verified owner) –
It’s great for the railroad industry
Andrei Galitcin (verified owner) –
Very good qulity . I happy.Thank you so much.
Jessica Cox (verified owner) –
This is the best little light, it fits in my pocket, and saves my every day as a truck driver, I highly recommend.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Holy crap, this headlamp is amazing. Insanely bright on the turbo mode!
James K. (verified owner) –
This is my favorite headlamp to date! Super bright and multifunctional. Highly recommended.
Brian Kopia (verified owner) –
Bright and versatile. Fantastic.
mark jenson –
Cant get to red from off. Switch has no tactile feel or click, very hard to use, must be directly over center and push just right. Headband is hard plastic and digs into your forehead. Magnetic charger is weak and slides off on any movement like car hitting bump.
Other then that its a nice light.
Joseph B. (verified owner) –
Long lasting bright light with cool magnetic charging port. So small it’s become my EDC light.
Robert K. (verified owner) –
I initially had trouble with this light not charging but I took a second look at it and charged the battery outside of the light and it has worked flawlessly since. Fenix also responded quickly to my first review so they are on top of customer service. Thank you!
Dianne –
I have asked warranty to reach out.
Luis C. (verified owner) –
The product quality and versatility applications are amazing.
Trent D. (verified owner) –
Very nice, quality light. I can see much more clearly now!
Mathew Rogers (verified owner) –
Best head lamp I ever owned. It goes Surprisingly far. Reliable and functional.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
great light, headband is excellent, really bright, just with the charger was a little longer.
Jesse audette (verified owner) –
so far so good
Steven (verified owner) –
Very nice! Well built and easy to use.
eric sundel (verified owner) –
Excellent
Dieter Dubroc (verified owner) –
Good multi function flashlight, lots of mounting applications, clips, magnetic, head mount,
Stephen Cameron (verified owner) –
Very nice headlamp. Super bright. Have only used for camping so far. Nice design. Recommend
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great little thing. Excellent light spread. Doesn’t get as hot as my LD30. I’m getting used to the new magnetic charger. Ordered with the hard hat clips and it is my go to light for inspections. Replacing my old HP15UE. Amazing difference in power and big as heavy. Fabulous multipurpose overall!!!!
Lymar Pratt (verified owner) –
I was very impressed! I would recommend it to anyone who fishes at night!
Sheldon Faria (verified owner) –
More than satisfied with my purchase, only thing that could improve is that the red light be a little brighter but its no big deal
David (verified owner) –
Works great. Very happy. Reasonable price
Michael (verified owner) –
Had just a little trouble getting the battery to a full solid green charge, but just kept trying and it finally worked and now I have used it for 3 weeks and it is still shows a full battery charge. It works great, easy to use, love the adjustable lights, hands free or clip it to my belt and use it like a flashlight. Best source of light I have ever had. Very happy with it and proud to own one.
Well done, thank you
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent! My primary uses have been drywall finishing and painting along with automotive repair. Low brightness is available for close work and higher settings work great for projecting up onto ceilings while painting or into the depths of an engine compartment. Easy to adjust and comfortable. I bought Fenix’s cheap single bay charger since I didn’t like the idea of being wed to the special magnetic charge cable that this headlamp uses. That said, the supplied cable works fine too.
Mike M. (verified owner) –
Awesome, small size, versatile, more flood and warmer tint than PD series. Recommend.
David B. (verified owner) –
Great light!
Harvey Sizemore (verified owner) –
Love it!!!
Matthew (verified owner) –
Had a great first hiking experience with my girlfriend who deployed it as a hand held light for a night hike to watch Neowise. 5 stars and look forward to her getting more use out of it together.
Erik Edlefsen (verified owner) –
So far an excellent choice of a very well made light!
Robert Guffey (verified owner) –
Thank you
Rick Miller (verified owner) –
Great light
Ronald Chewning Jr (verified owner) –
Exactly the product I was hoping for: Durability 10/10 Lumens-Brightness 10/10 Functionality 10/10 Worth every penny.
Victor V. (verified owner) –
Should have bought this years ago! Perfect for the conditions I find myself in. Planning on buying another one for my helper!
Michael (verified owner) –
Minimal all the way to ridiculously bright light. Easy to navigate the options, holds it’s charge extremely well. Zero complaints
Jerry Miller (verified owner) –
works great.
Ian W. (verified owner) –
Both the HM61R and LD30 were bought as gifts for friends of mine after purchasing my own and loving each one for its own functionality. I especially loved the HM61R headlamp! I actually use it mainly as a secondary daily carry (Along with my PD36R) to use at work. I do HVAC/Refrigeration and it works perfectly inside panels and cabinets when taken out of the mounting plate and used as a magnetic right-angle light, allowing me to work with both hands. As a headlamp, the spread of the beam seems perfect and at a max of 1200 lumens it definitely allows you to see what’s ahead of you! Although the 400 lumen setting is usually enough for me, and prevents the light from getting too warm with extended use.
Scot constine (verified owner) –
this thing is just SWEET! super versatile. Been using on my bike and at work so far. Cant wait for elk chasing season.
Michael Duncan (verified owner) –
This is the best headlamp I’ve ever purchased. It works great! I thought it might be to big and uncomfortable but it’s not. I’m so glad I got this. It is very versatile too. They need to make all the charger connections like this one (Magnetic), It doesn’t wear out. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Mitchell Crites (verified owner) –
I wish there was a way to get into the Red light mode from OFF. Right now, I have to go through I bright mode and it ruins my night vision if I am not careful.
I also wish the light was “tap to turn on, hold to change modes” instead of “hold to turn on, tap to change modes”
I think you should offer your lights in more neutral led colors too for more accurate color reproduction.
Tracy C. (verified owner) –
I have a few Fenix lights and I have also given Fenix Lights as gifts. So I was brand loyal already. This head lamp was no disappointment either. I Really like the ability to swivel at ease and it STAYS PUT. if I use a head lamp it’s because I need my hands free , meaning most often it’s for up close work the WIDE spread of light is PERFECT for this. So From simple chores at night, to setting up decoys, or Pre dawn kayaking to my secret duck hunting spot right down to the latest use where my aging eyes strained to see the project I was sewing in my repair shop until I put on my HM61R and my problem was solved. Great Lights !
Jim –
Fantastic!!!! My wife bought this for me and it’s the best all around flashlight. I use the head lamp for fishing and hiking then I use it for a edc for everything else. Very rugged, easy to carry in my pocket, and all the modes work perfect. This might sound like just another mfg ad from an employee but false. I’m a flashlight buff and have a lot of different lights but was never this impressed. This was my first fenix and will definitely not be last.
Eric G. (verified owner) –
Slightly heavy but the head strap makes up for that it’s very versatile it does get real hot on full power but that’s expected it is as bright as some spotlights overall a good light with its capabilities I spend a lot time in attics and crawl spaces I do wild animal rescue and humane wild animal trapping in southern California
David M. (verified owner) –
I do some night fishing it lights up my whole boat deck I am well satisfied
Ashot Manukian (verified owner) –
Great product.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I’ve had it for couple weeks now and use it frequently. Works great very well-designed and made
Jessie D. (verified owner) –
Excellent light, easy to use, comfortable, goes everywhere with me
Reza (verified owner) –
The Hm61r headlamp is amazing, so versitile, I put it under very heavy use every day and haven’t had to even charge the battery in over a week, highly recommended
Edgar Rodriguez (verified owner) –
The HM61R has to be one of the best multi-use headlamps on the market today. The craftsmanship, versatility, reliability and ruggedness are just incredible! I’d highly recommend to anyone that camp, hunt, hike or does some type of field work.
Hope to see continued improvements in higher lumen options for both white and red lights and synthetic inner lining for headband. Thanks Fenix for making such a great and solid product.
LOZA (verified owner) –
These guys are AWESOME! I order my Fenix HM 65R on Tuesday night at 10pm. Basically already Wednesday. Wednesday morning it was already getting process and getting shipped. Really fast free shipping got it on Friday! On top of getting free shipping they also gave me a nice discount for my first purchase and threw in a small hand sanitizer along with my HM 65R. These guys go above and beyond with excellent service! Not to mention the high quality of their products!
Alvaro Garcia (verified owner) –
I purchased this light mainly for when I’m out night fishing and really enjoy the power of this headlamp, but as I got familiar with it I tend to use this one just about everyday around the house and the multiple settings is perfect for all my needs
Bill Labita (verified owner) –
Brightest light I’ve used in an attic, I’m a home inspector
Peirce S. (verified owner) –
Pretty fantastic. Bigger than I imagined but I got used to the size right away. Seems bullet proof. Love the 8 modes. I only wish you could turn it on red with out hitting white first. (Primarily for night blindness). But I’m getting used to it. I’m crazy about the recharging and the battery life is unbelievable! I’d but again for sure.
Dianne –
Actually Pierce, you can go straight into red mode! With the lamp switched off, press and hold the side switch for 1.2 seconds, the lamp will light up on Low output level of red light mode. Hope this helps!
Kyle S. (verified owner) –
Most badass rig on the market
Gary Johnson (verified owner) –
Great combination of features. Perfect for the RV, Car and workshop.
Wilson W. Fox (verified owner) –
I work as a mechanic and the headlamp comes in handy when I’m underneath a vehicle.
Henry M. (verified owner) –
Great light, meets all my expectations.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I thought that this headlamp was a bit pricey. I typically find flashlight housings and install my own led driver and led chip but I wanted to try something that had solder joints that would not fail when dropped onto concrete. While I haven’t had dropped the headlamp yet to test strength of solder joints, I have used it every evening since it came in the mail. It’s awesome. While it doesn’t seem like much, the magnetic charging port makes the headlamp so much more convenient that I find myself using my actual flashlights less and less.
Jeremy R. (verified owner) –
Great light. Not real heavy like I though it would be. Works well with the included headband and the one thing that stands out from this model from others is the red light. Can’t find this combination anywhere else. This will be my third Fenix light and although I’m not committed to just buying Fenix. Fenix had all the features that were important to me in a light. Thanks
Chris (verified owner) –
Finally I got the right light to work on with plumbing heating & AC.It’s also great for off jobs around the house. Especially great in tight spots so no readjusting needed
Rafael L. (verified owner) –
You got To love it magnetic 10 +
Paul (verified owner) –
Not much to say except that I freaking love it.
Dustin Colebank (verified owner) –
I have found Fenix lights to be a “Best In Class” product for many years. They can really make an impression on a first time user.
RANDY B. (verified owner) –
Wow, best headlamp yet. Large button and “L” configuration plus great powerful light as usual.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Amazing light and I love it!
William (verified owner) –
Very functional and the ability to use it as a headlamp or detach it and use as a flashlight is great.
jim d. (verified owner) –
great light both white and red. fits my head perfectly and I have a larger head. functional.does the job simply and with ease of use..very happy
Ronald L. (verified owner) –
Fantastic product. Works great.
Wes S. (verified owner) –
WOW! This is the BEST multi-use rechargeable light I’ve ever owned. And probable will be for a long time.
Scott Jensen (verified owner) –
Beautiful little headlamp
Comfortable, easy Magnetic charging cord. Insanely bright
Jonathan (verified owner) –
Love it!
Clint (verified owner) –
This is my 5th Fenix light all of them still work great. I’m an auto mechanic, my lights get abused and Fenix is by far the best. There is not one thing I would change about this light. It exceeds on every level.
Side note: buy from Fenix direct. I tried to by this from a company called Edison Bright on Amazon. Short story goes they got $100 from me I got zip from them. I will always buy direct from Fenix lesson learned.
dante (verified owner) –
I bought this so that I could replace my two work flashlights (one standard, one headlamp) with a single item and it seems well-suited to the task so far. I wish the long-press for on/off functions was shorter but overall I’m very happy with it. It’s smaller and brighter than my hl55 and the diffusing lens gives you bright, even lighting over a wide area. I pocket carry the light detached from the headband for normal use and have the band in my pocket when I need it. I also wish the red light was green (eye is more sensitive to green and it doesn’t wash out aviation charts the way red does) but that wouldn’t stop me from buying it again.
Christopher P. (verified owner) –
Great features and quality for the price. Super bright and easy to carry when not used as a headlamp.
Dan J. –
This headlamp really packs a punch, in terms of size, brightness, & versatility. It is first and foremost a headlamp, but the light can be detached from the strap and used as a standalone right angle flashlight. It clips into a plastic bracket on the strap, and a stretchy rubber piece secures it even further. The angle of the light can be adjusted up and down by twisting the light body in the bracket. The turbo setting is overkill in some situations. It sports a removable forward facing strap clip, as well as a magnetic base. The magnetic base is much stronger than my E18R. The clip can rotate to position it in a variety of ways.
Basically, it’s a larger version of a combined LD15R (clip & magnet) & HM50R light (headlamp). It remembers the previous white color setting when turning it on, and has electronics to maintain a constant brightness while the battery is draining. This leads to slightly lower calculated run times (compared to other ~1000lm, 18560 battery lights), but I’m OK with this tradeoff. The magnetic charging is simple (but would like standardized to USB-C), and the battery level check is a simple 1 click of the power button
The reflective strap is lightweight and has a firm stretch, so it grips well. I’ve run with it, and the top strap and rear rubber 3 way connector keeps the added weight of the headlamp planted on my head, and the adjustment doesn’t drift. It does not have the silicone strip inside the strap that the M50BR has, but I don’t think that matters.
The beam is nice & even, because of the frosted lens. The red light setting is nice to have, and I could see myself using it as an extra tail light attached to my backpack during bike commuting (especially because of the red flash).
Pros:
Very bright. I normally use it on the 130lumen level when running, so I have plenty of extra light if I need it
Clean and consistent beam
Stable during vigorous activity
Constant Brightness
Uses the same 18560 batteries that my other lights use
The clip stays on the light when it’s mounted in the head strap, so it won’t get lost
Magnetic charging is very simple
Cons:
Not standardized to USB-C charging, but magnetic charging works well
Heavier than my HM50R
Lower runtimes due to the constant brightness
Brian (verified owner) –
Most amazing yet. Keep up the good work!
Abraham F. (verified owner) –
The Light itself is a Great Tool and Works well, the Headband it attaches to does not work well with hats, the strap that goes over the head causes the headband to not stay on securely and tends to fall off, it does not appear you can remove that over strap that causes this issue.. Please advise..
Dianne –
The top strap can be removed. You can review the instructions on our product page. Just click the Operating Instructions tab and scroll down.
We have sent you this information in an email too.
Edward Dzierwa (verified owner) –
great
Ian (verified owner) –
Good shipping ….great product good quality …..I work industrial maintenance and use the crap out of this light everyday and then take it home for my edc. I chose this one because it had tempered glass instead of plastics lens, I have had plastic lens get messed up with all the oil and grease and chemicals I work with fogging the plastic lens, and so far this glass has done very well. I have been using it for a few weeks and it is really great and with the headband option makes it even better. Only one thing is you can flip the clip so the glass part sits down in your pocket and the magnet stick out or your pocket and be aware I did lose mine once because the magnet stuck to a metal machine and pulled it out of my pocket lol so I just flipped the clip back around and no problem since. I have plans on buying another one.
Todd B. (verified owner) –
Perfect multitasking light. Thoughtful design, quality materials, beautiful fit and finish!
Benjamin (verified owner) –
Awesome light!
Mitchell Bentley (verified owner) –
Awesome and very handy.
Kylan (verified owner) –
Easily the one light that should be in every vehicle and EDC bag. Its a Headlamp + Flashlight + Clip Light + Magnetic work light + Magnetic side marker when having car trouble. I love the inclusion of the red LED.
Only thing I’m left wanting more of are, Fenix lights with a dedicated on/off for the red led.
Kylan Tanaka (verified owner) –
If it had a case with a clip, it would be the one light you shouldn’t leave home or be in a vehicle without. With all of its potential uses it is a must have/have with you.
Brian H. (verified owner) –
The only improvement I can think of would be to make it out of unobtainium. Otherwise, this is an awesome light! It fully lights up any large aircraft on a walk around, and for work at home, the headband is very comfortable. Love the magnetic base and charging.
Edward M. (verified owner) –
Love this! Lots of light, lots of illumination and charging options. Gonna come to be my number one choice for most applications because of its all around versatility.
John E. (verified owner) –
Very flexible light. A headlamp and a flashlight!
Mark Touchette –
Jack of all trades, master of none? Nope, master of all!
It my opinion. It is that great, thx fenix.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Make this light have a non-frosted TIR glass lens and pure white light instead of cool light and it will be great.
Mark (verified owner) –
very nice light
Justin Johnson (verified owner) –
The short and sweet of this light is its ability to wear many hats. I think it’s a hard decision when choosing the right headlamp simply because they normally serve one purpose, and that is to sit on your forehead. This is where the HM61 differs. It can be removed from its housing and used as a flashlight too! So instead of buying a headlamp that serves one purpose, on your head, it can also fulfill many other jobs and tasks. The magnetic base is no joke and holds on to any metal object for dear life. The magnet is strong enough to place the light sideways, upsidedown, you name it! The battery indicator light is just a click away and is super handy when needing to know the status of your battery. The easy to use charging option is really a no-brainer. The cable itself is magnetic so if you get it close enough to the light it will attach itself to it and begin charging. No port to fiddle with. It’s that simple. My favorite aspect of this light though is the beam. It is so clean! The lens is frosted which helps make this light one of the best I’ve owned. The light that comes out of this is gorgeous. You can see everything all around you in front. The best way I can describe it would be to say the light fills in all the nooks and crannies and then some. There is also a red light function that comes in handy when moving about at night in the house without being too bright. My 3-year-old daughter uses the red light to perform “doctor check-ups” a few times per day. I’ve only had this light for a short period of time but I can say without a doubt it has now become my favorite headlamp. Thank you Fenix for making such a great multi-purpose, hard-use product!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent all around lamp, magnetic base comes in handy..
Ryan (verified owner) –
Good enough I bought a second one.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
awesome
Sean (verified owner) –
Must have for camping
Nicolas C. (verified owner) –
Excellent product from Fenix. Perfect for working in all conditions.
Peter H. (verified owner) –
Very versatile and super bright headlamp.
Robert P. (verified owner) –
Great for hands free night work. Angle of light also allows it to be used on a pocket if you don’t want to wear the head gear.
Thomas Mack (verified owner) –
Great item, very multi-functional, that it can be removed from the harness. The magnetic base is a BIG asset, as well the side-clip for vertical pocket placement. I only wish the top-hat switch was some other kind of configuration, like on the side to squeeze between the thumb and forefinger. Other than that very, very small engineering consideration, well done.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
One of the most functional multi-purpose lights I have. I like the removal of the head band and magnet features. Great all around product.
Frank W. (verified owner) –
I thought at first it was kind of gimmicky, but I use the right angle flashlight a ton. I don’t really use it as a headlamp because the HM65R fits that bill so well, but I detached the flashlight and it sits on my refrigerator ready for constant use. The magnet on the end is very strong. It also can stand on the end cap, which very few of my other lights can. Oh, and of course it is built like a tank and bright AF, but it is a Fenix, so that’s a given.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Love it!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The switch is quirky and sometimes difficult to get the correct setting. Brightness is great.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Fantastic light so far.
I have owned the HP25 and on. I use them for working in the shop, running, mountain biking, camping/hiking. The HL60R was fantastic and it was my go-to headlamp since it came out. The HM65 I purchased for the shop since I didn’t need the red light…which brings us to this.
This is perfect.
Pro’s:
– Magnetic charging isn’t proprietary.
– Great hotspot to flood combination (similar to the HL55 & HL60R). Basically you get light all over, and also some throw, with great transition between when working on things to reduce glare.
– If you want micro usb charging, you can purchase their 3500mah 18650 with built in micro-usb (best of usb and magnetic charging).
– White light has a low lumen mode.
– RED light has a bright mode (1 and 5 lumen option).
– Removable light with magnetic tail. I’m using mine primarily as a headlamp; however having that ability is fantastic for versatility. Also, the magnetic tail on their lights is a late, but welcome addition.
Cons:
– On the HM65R there was a silicone bead on the inside of the headband to add grip and channel sweat. This one doesn’t have that feature.