Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl Nao RL
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Rechargeable multi-use headlamp with spotlight, floodlight and red light, magnetic tail and removable 21700 battery.
High-output 1500-lumen rechargeable headlamp with Reactive Lighting that auto-adjusts brightness to the surroundings.
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Fenix HM61R V3.0 vs Petzl Nao RL: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Nao RL wins — at 145 g it is 23 g (14%) 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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