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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser MH5

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

Fenix HM65R is the lighter option — 8 g lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Fenix HM65R Ledlenser MH5
Weight 102 g · 0.102 kg · 0.22 lb 110 g · 0.110 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand Fenix Ledlenser
Category Lighting Lighting
Fenix HM65R
102 g

Dual-light 1400-lumen rechargeable headlamp.

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Ledlenser MH5
110 g

400-lumen rechargeable headlamp with spot and flood beam.

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Fenix HM65R vs Ledlenser MH5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fenix HM65R wins — at 102 g it is 8 g (7%) lighter than the Ledlenser MH5 (110 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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