Two headlamps worth lining up side by side. The HeadLamp 800 Pro leans on low weight while the HM60R V2.0 answers with brightness, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro | Fenix HM60R V2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 63✓ | 60 |
| Max lumens | 800 lm | 1300 lm✓ |
| Weight | 5.3 oz✓ | 5.5 oz |
| Beam distance | 135 m✓ | 120 m |
| Max runtime | 150 h | 300 h |
| Price | $120 | $85✓ |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Hybrid |
| Water rating | n/s | IP68 |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: HeadLamp 800 Pro in blue, HM60R V2.0 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro and Fenix HM60R V2.0 take different routes to the same job. The HeadLamp 800 Pro wins on low weight and longer throw, and the HM60R V2.0 pushes back on brightness and price.
The HeadLamp 800 Pro is 7 g lighter and a longer beam (135 vs 120 m). The HM60R V2.0 is brighter (1300 vs 800 lm) and $35 cheaper. On the default GearScore the HeadLamp 800 Pro leads 63 to 60.
Pick the HeadLamp 800 Pro if you care most about low weight and longer throw, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the HM60R V2.0 if brightness and price matter more to you, or you are focused on your priorities.
The BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro. It is 7 g lighter than the HM60R V2.0.
The Fenix HM60R V2.0. It is brighter (1300 vs 800 lm) than the HeadLamp 800 Pro.
The BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro, 63 to 60 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the HeadLamp 800 Pro for low weight, or the HM60R V2.0 for brightness. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.