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Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp

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

Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Black Diamond Storm 500-R (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Storm 500-R Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp
Weight 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb 105 g · 0.105 kg · 0.23 lb
Brand Black Diamond Fenix Lighting
Category Lighting Lighting
Black Diamond Storm 500-R
111 g

Rechargeable 500-lumen headlamp with waterproof design.

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Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp
105 g

2026 flagship with 1200 lumens, triple-output system (spotlight/floodlight/red), 18350 battery, USB-C charging, IP68 rated.

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Black Diamond Storm 500-R vs Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix Lighting HM55R Renegade Headlamp wins — at 105 g it is 6 g (5%) lighter than the Black Diamond Storm 500-R (111 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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