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Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp

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

Black Diamond Storm 500-R is the lighter option — 56 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Storm 500-R Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp
Weight 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb 167 g · 0.167 kg · 0.37 lb
Brand Black Diamond Fenix
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Storm 500-R
111 g

Rechargeable 500-lumen headlamp with waterproof design.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp
167 g

Multi-function rechargeable headlamp with 1800 lumens. 168g with battery and headband. 2-in-1 removable design works as handheld light

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Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Storm 500-R wins — at 111 g it is 56 g (34%) lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp (167 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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