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Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix

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

Princeton Tec Remix is the lighter option — 82 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp (49% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp Princeton Tec Remix
Weight 167 g · 0.167 kg · 0.37 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Fenix Princeton Tec
Category Lighting Lighting
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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Princeton Tec Remix
85 g

Adjustable 300-lumen headlamp. Excellent budget option.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0 Rechargeable Headlamp vs Princeton Tec Remix: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Princeton Tec Remix wins — at 85 g it is 82 g (49%) 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.

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