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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl e+LITE

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

Petzl e+LITE is the lighter option — 141 g lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (84% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Fenix HM61R V3.0 Petzl e+LITE
Weight 168 g · 0.168 kg · 0.37 lb 27 g · 0.027 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Fenix Petzl
Category Lighting Lighting
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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Petzl e+LITE
27 g

Emergency ultralight headlamp for survival kit and backup lighting. Includes strobe, red light modes, and integrated whistle.

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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl e+LITE: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl e+LITE wins — at 27 g it is 141 g (84%) lighter than the Fenix HM61R V3.0 (168 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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