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Black Diamond Apollo Lantern vs Fenix HM61R V3.0

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Fenix HM61R V3.0 is the lighter option — 32 g lighter than the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Apollo Lantern Fenix HM61R V3.0
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 168 g · 0.168 kg · 0.37 lb
Brand Black Diamond Fenix
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern
200 g

Rechargeable 225-lumen camp lantern. Dimmable.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0
168 g

Rechargeable multi-use headlamp with spotlight, floodlight and red light, magnetic tail and removable 21700 battery.

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Black Diamond Apollo Lantern vs Fenix HM61R V3.0: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HM61R V3.0 wins — at 168 g it is 32 g (16%) lighter than the Black Diamond Apollo Lantern (200 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest lighting page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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