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1. Phoenix HM71R Review
2. production quality
3. LEDs, frames and mirrors
4. size and comparison
5. User Interface
6. battery and charging
7. Performance
8. flux
9. final judgment
10. Buy your Fenix ​​HM71R at a discounted price

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Rely on Fenix ​​to innovate. As a major global manufacturer of lighting tools, they leverage deep pockets, industry insight, and can wield some serious R&D muscle to design and develop new lights and improve existing models. I review for no less than four seconds, or even one secondPhoenix's Third Lantern Edition, so yes, they keep getting better. Fresh out of the awesome Fenix ​​HM70R headlights, it was replaced with another light from the orange and black camp, and this one is awesome.

Today we take a look at the newest member of the HM7xx series professional headlight segment, which occupies a small corner in the headlight space. Dubbed the HM71R, it's a brand new headlight from Fenix, and it has some great specs, the short list includes a special LED that's never been seen in a headlight, a simple user interface, Rugged construction, 21700 size and strong magnetic back cover. It's nothing like the HM70R and is turning out to be a very useful unit. we will see!

Packaging quality.

The HM71R is packaged withPhoenix HM70R.It's a compact rectangular box suitable for retail, with a hang tag, in the familiar Fenix-centric orange and black color scheme. Like the HM70R, this one is also made of film plastic, so it's very shiny and strong. The headlight is assembled and connected to the headband bracket, the battery is inside the light tube. Here's what you get:

• lantern fenix HM71R
• Fenix ​​ARB-L21-5000 21700 bacteria
• Spare O-ring
• USB Type-C cable
• headband (attached)
• Warranty Card
• manual

That's all you need to get started, even if you've never owned a headlight or a 21700 battery. All the good things about Fenix. yesYou also don't need a battery charger thanks to built-in chargingAs with any wall wart, a 5 volt output will suffice. There's also a plastic insulator on the back cover to keep the battery from draining during storage, so be sure to remove the insulator before use. The battery voltage is 3.63 volts.

The HM71R is a general purpose headlight that is very versatile and adaptable thanks to the dual LED option. It's a right-angle headlight with the LED on one end of the tube, opposite the tailgate. Right-angle headlights are cool and have their place, but in my opinion, I think a T-shaped headlight like the Fenix ​​HM70R is better suited for a dedicated headlight. Right angle headlights are good general purpose lights.

What makes the HM71R special is thatCan be quickly removed from the headband holderAnd it's portable, or easily mounted for headlamp use. It has a durable stainless steel PVD coated pocket clip that friction fits the tube with a very wide clip. It will still spin smoothly, but is less likely to come loose. You can clip the light to shirt pockets, collars, vests, sleeves for hands-free operation, and thanks to the powerful magnets in the back cover, it will stick to any metal like Spider-Man, even at right angles to any metal. A small contact patch.

When used this way, it makes a fantastic pendant or task light.

The headband is the Fenix's 3-strap design, which is pretty much mandatory for helmet or helmet use as it has absolutely no chance of slipping off, and the addition of grippy silicone prongs on the inside of the headband further helps this. The strap also features reflective elements for extra visibility at night. It has adjusters on each strap to easily fit a variety of head sizes and I found it easy to adjust. headband holder byVery durable ABS plasticDesigned to snap onto the HM71R pocket clip so the light can be easily installed and removed. It's a great system.

The large 21700 size battery contributes to longer run time and greater output, and while I thought the 18650 size headlight had the best balance of output, run time, size and weight, it doesn't seem to Reduced handling or weight. The HM71R has no mobility at all. It's very light and easy to maneuver, and the large top-mounted electronic switch has a huge grip shoe. It fits in a recess at the top of the tube and is very easy to find by feel.

The switch action is great, with great feedback and a positive click. Gloves are not an issue here. The 21700 battery box forms a large portion of the headlamp body, with the LEDs housed in what appear to be removable compartments held in place with Torx fasteners. Fenix ​​says it's made of stainless steel for durability, which is good because this light is made to be...hard. The charging port is located on the back of the head and is covered with a heavy-duty rubber cover for an excellent seal. There is an LED indicator on the switch shoe to show power and charging status. It's easy to stand on the tail, and you can thread the lanyard through the pocket clip.

As far as the build quality and attention to detail of the Fenix ​​is ​​concerned, this is a record breaker, which is why it makes sense why professional lights require strict quality control. We all know quality doesn't come cheap, and the HM71R retails for around $120. That's a lot when you can get the Sofirn HS40electronicCyansky HS6R at this price. I digress because it's totally worth the price of admission.Build quality is very good.The pieces fit perfectly with no noticeable gaps or misaligned parts. The headlamp body is precision milled from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. The design of the lighthouse is quite original.

TonLEDs are contained in a separate boxSecure to headlight body with four T-5 Torx fasteners. Fenix ​​says it's made of 316 stainless steel with a matte sandblasted finish and black PVD coating. It's a smart move, as it's more durable and tough than aluminum, so it can take more damage from falls or bumps. andUnlike aluminum, very corrosion resistant and can withstand wet environments and salt water exposure.The machining is flawless with no sharp or sharp edges anywhere. The finish is advertised as Type III HA, more glossy than matte, but it's done perfectly and looks like it could need some serious abuse.

Like the HM70R, this has a potential weak link in that there is no drive spring, which makes flat contact with the jammer lever to prevent reverse polarity. The back cover has a copper alloy spring that is moderately thick and gold-plated to reduce resistance. It has a strong magnet under the spring.I'd like to see double springs in working class lights as they prevent the connection from breakingProtects the drive from damage under shock loads. The battery access cover is O-ring sealed and the threads are fully anodized and have strong rectangular cut threads. They are well oiled and super sssmmootthhh. Fenix ​​has rated the HM71R for impact resistance to 2 meters and is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, so it’s fine in all weather conditions.

As for the warranty, it's competitive and one of the strongest in the industry. Take this phoenix as an example:Open Air Brands LLC, dba Fenix ​​Lighting US, guarantees that all Fenix ​​products purchased from the retailer are made of first-rate materials and therefore come with a lifetime warranty against any defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover any external damage that is considered reasonable wear and tear, such as scratches and/or fading. Furthermore, the warranty does not apply to damage caused by abnormal or unreasonable use of any component. This includes the use of unapproved batteries in Fenix ​​products (see owner's manual). This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability, and excludes any liability for incidental or consequential damages. If your Fenix ​​product suffers from a manufacturer's defect covered by our warranty, we will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge. Most damaged Fenix ​​products that are not covered by the warranty can still be repaired. You will be notified prior to any service if there are repair costs and handling charges.

Or HM71R using 2 LEDs:One main LED and one flood LED.The main (spot) LED is very special, and the HM71R is so special because it's an LED I've never seen used in a headlight before. The main LED isLuminus SFT70, while the LED Flood Light is another product from Luminus,SST20. The SFT70 is a very specific LED that typically works in high output flashlight reflectors, so watching it perform lighthouse duty by moonlight blew my mind. This is a great LED with high output and high intensity for great pitch, it's a 5050 size quad LED and can run on 6 or 12 volts like the old SST70. While still a leaded design, each anode and cathode has twin wires, and the wires are packed in a matrix for better current handling. Like the SST70, the CCT is cool white at around 6500K.

EuropeFlood LED is Luminus SST20, and has been popular for a long time under the lights of many consumers and enthusiasts. It is a 3 volt 3535 size LED and is available in cool white, neutral white and warm white, low and high CRI varieties, making it an extremely popular LED in the industry. Fenix ​​recruitedWarm white, high CRI version for HM71R service, although no bin was specified, it may be of the FB4 variety4000K 95 color rendering index.Both LEDs are located behind the TIR optics, the SFT70 is located behind a hybrid TIR with a hollow center, while the SST20 is located under a uniquely designed reflector that looks like it belongs to a COB LED.

At 2m from the sensor, the Opple Lightmaster Pro has SST20 flood LED tint4104Kand 95 CRI Ra. Duv is 0.0006, slightly higher than BBL.

EuropeSFT70came in6400Kand 68 CRI Ra with a duv of 0.0041.

The choice of LEDs is clever and the optics are well tuned for these LEDs. The LED spotlight produces a large, pronounced hot spot with diffuse spill and surprising reach and lots of side light. Flood LEDs produce lots of side light with high CRI light that is warm and evenly distributed. This is suitable for situations where accurate color reproduction is important, such as inspecting work, finding cracks, leak tracking and color matching (body work, painting, etc.). This is the perfect general purpose headlight/beam. Spot beams also have a decent range. Congrats Phoenix!

aspect:

Dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter and nearest tenth of an inch.

weight:

Weights are rounded to the nearest gram and nearest tenth of an ounce.

Overall, this is a very light headlamp. Without the headband, it's a more practical and lighter flashlight, but even though it's a bit heavier than the 18650 size headlamp, all things considered, and remembering the total weight is the 5000mAh battery onboard, it's not bad.

Torch size comparison with competing products:

compared to somebest headlights.

• First group from left to right:Phoenix HM71R,Phoenix HM70R
• Group 2 from left to right: Fenix ​​HM71R, Firefly PL47G2 2021,
• Group 3 from left to right: Fenix ​​HM71R,BioLite 800 Pro
• Group 4 from left to right: Fenix ​​HM71R, Slonik D10
• Group 5 without headband from left to right: Fireflies PL47G2 2021, Slonik D10, Fenix ​​HM71R

The driver powers one 6 volt and one 3 volt LED. Would Fenix ​​put a 2-channel buck-boost driver here, or perhaps two driver circuits? These drivers are preferred over direct or linear drives because they can keep the output fully regulated for longer periods of time at higher outputs than direct drive configurations because the output of the LEDs does not diminish as the battery discharges.

Para IU,The HM71R features a similar user interface to the HM70R. LEDs arecontrolled by switchEach LED has its own defined mode. The Spot LED mode group is called Spotlight Mode, and both the Floodlight LED and the red LED belong to the Floodlight mode. To switch between lighting modes, press and hold the switch for about 1 second. In the next set of modes, the lights will go off and come back on. If in Floodlight mode, it switches to Spotlight mode. In Spotlight mode, it switches back to Floodlight mode.

It's a pretty seamless way of managing multiple lighting modes, but it's not without some drawbacks. More on that later.

Available modes for spotlight mode:

• Low, Medium, High, Turbo

Available modes for Floodlight mode:

• Reading (like moonlight mode), low, medium, high

Available blinking modes:

• not any

From shutdown:

• Click and hold button: Open in Spotlight mode
• Click and hold the button for more than 3 seconds: Activation Lock
• Double-tap switch: activates in floodlight mode

from:

• Click the switch: change the mode of the selected function
• Press and hold the button: power off

memory mode:

• last pattern memory,but only in Floodlight mode.The light will not remember the floodlight mode if it was last used. Turbo in Spotlight mode is not remembered (starts from High instead)

shortcut:

• Double click to enter Floodlight mode

Low voltage warning:

• LED indicators show battery status during operation: Steady Green LED 100% - 85%, Green LED Flashing 85% - 50%, Steady Red LED 50% - 25%, Red LED Flashing 25% - 1%

Strobe/flashing

• not any

Blocking mode:

• Manual lock by unscrewing battery access cover ⅛ turn, or activate electronic lock by pressing and holding button for 3 seconds. The red LED will blink for confirmation and will blink if the switch is pressed. Repeat to unlock.

pulse width modulation

• Invisible

Additional/summary information about the UI:i am alonehugeFans of dual-switch headlights with multiple lighting modes, it's hard to implement a single-switch UI that toggles modes for each lighting mode group. Like the HM70R, Fenix ​​emulates this on the HM71R's UI, but it still lacks some useful features.

The modes are well spaced within each set of lighting modes, and while there's no low moonlight, the "reading" mode isbonitolow. I like how they added two additional lighting levels for the flood LEDs, and I like how the Turbo is included in the spotlight mode that is set by default.

I especially like that the Floodlight mode can be accessed externally with a double click. my only complaintis that you are not getting mode memory for function mode.It is only available in Spotlight mode. This is a bit annoying, as I found the high setting in the function mode to be very useful, the beam was fine, and the tone at the highest CRI was fine.

Also, for low-light use, clicking the low mode of the main LED in the dark can be very annoying. A red LED is a better choice. LVP appears here, andLED indicators should only be available when using batteries provided by Fenix, but I'm sure LVP is built into the driver. The same to youSpotlight and Omnilight modes cannot be active at the same time, it's not a big deal, but it will be nice. The Fenix ​​sets the ATR cap to 65 C, but these are temperature limit reductions for the Fenix, but can be re-enabled after the lamp cools down.

The HM71R uses a single 21700 lithium-ion battery, while the Fenix ​​includes an ARB-L21-5000 21700 battery with its light. This is a 5000mAh protection button dome light with protection circuit. 21700 has become the main battery for high-output flashlights. Although there are many lights with 18650 specifications, it is rare for us to use this kind of battery in the wild. It has a much larger capacity than the 18650, 30% more capacity than the highest capacity 18650, and they can handle higher current loads for longer periods of time. The tradeoff is the greater size and weight, but it's not that far off the 18650 Cyansky HS6R size and well worth the extra run time.

Like some other Fenix ​​flashlights,You can use your own batteries as long as they are buttons.There are interference strips on the positive contact surface of the driverfor reverse polarity protection, which requires a coin cell battery. I tried an Acebeam protected 21700 with usb charging and that was too long, but the top button Samsung 50G fit the bill.flat top doesn't work.Built-in USB Type-C charging, the charging current is marked as 2 amps, and the charging takes about 3 hours. My Ryden AT35 USB tester showed 1.66 amps and 5.1 volts on a nearly dead battery. Loading from C to C also works fine. The battery charges to 4.17 volts.

Lumen measurement (for each mode)

How to Measure Lumens: Understanding the ANSI FL1 Standard How to Measure Lumens: Understanding the ANSI FL1 Standard: The ANSI FL1 standard states that lumen output should be measured 30 seconds after power is applied because this is the standardized time for measuring brightness according to industry standards. That's why we focus on this part in our measurements.

The ANSI FL1 standard states that output must be measured in lumens30 secondsAfter power on, as this is the normalized time to measure brightness according to industry standards. That's why we focus on this part in our measurements.

Lumens are measured with a Digi-Sense 20250-00 data logging light meter on my 50cm integrating sphere. The sphere was calibrated with a Convoy S2+ and measured 260 lumens, a number that is within 10% of the real thing.

I used the included ARB-L21-5000 21700 and tested the mid, high and turbo modes using the flood and spot modes. Amps were measured with my Thsinde B18B+ multimeter with 14 gauge wire connected directly to the meter and a FY19 clamp meter for currents above 3 amps. The amperage reading taken at power-up.

The output specs are pretty good for the Fenix's numbers, that's what I expect from them, and as always, you can rely on the Fenix's output specs. The ratio of the flood LEDs is a bit higher than the spot LEDs, which is typical for my sphere, which prefers flood lights to bounce lights. The Turbo Spot LED's 2500 lumens are pretty impressive! This is by far the highest output I've seen in a headlight, and it's more than enough for just about any task. Even after 10 minutes, maintaining nearly 1000 lumens is equally impressive.

Parasite excretion:

• 0.03mA, nice and low!

Battery Life: Runtime Graph

Lumens are measured with a Digi-Sense 20250-00 data logging light meter on my 50cm integrating sphere. The sphere was calibrated with a Convoy S2+ and measured 260 lumens, a number that is within 10% of the real thing. I used the included Fenix ​​ARB-L21-5000 21700 and tested Spotlight Medium, High and Turbo modes as well as Floodlight Medium and High modes.

How to Measure Execution Time: Understanding the ANSI FL1 Standard About the ANSI FL1 runtime standard: Run time is until the light drops to 10% of its initial output (30 seconds after power-up). That doesn't mean the flashlight is no longer available. The last column shows how long the lights actually worked before turning off. If there is a + sign, it means the test stopped at that particular point, but the light is still on. In some cases this happens with certain drivers, firmware or batteries.

Again, typical Fenix ​​runs here, everything looks pretty close to factory specs...except for the Alto in spotlight mode, which went into ANSI 4 hours 27 minutes and 4 hours 38 on the first test run minutes to shut down. what is that? Spotlight high mode must have had a rough day at the office because it shuts off more than 3 hours early. I ran the test again and pretty much repeated it, which is very unusual for Fenix ​​as they use the same battery for their lab tests.

The lamp's driver is finely tuned and compatible with LEDs. There is an optimal adjustment for each lighting mode. The temperature is also well controlled. Even on the Turbo, the LED floodlight draws 10 amps and the lamp head tops out at 45C and never went above that during the entire run. Except for the high spotlight mode, none of the other modes exceed 50 C, so even if you're using the HM71R handheld, it's still comfortable to keep the output high for long periods of time. Even on Turbo, you can get over 1000 lumens over 4 minutes and almost 1000 lumens over 7 minutes. Spotlight mode is also well adjusted. All good things. The LVP works fine, the output gets too low and eventually shuts off. After each test the light was operational with a low output and the battery showed 2.93 volts after each run.

Maximum beam intensity and beam distance measurement

Beam distance was measured using the included fully loaded ARB-L21-5000 21700 Uni-T UT383S Lux Meter which measures indoors to a range of up to 5 meters. Measure within 30 seconds.

These are good numbers and are in line with the Fenix's beam distance numbers. Turbo numbers are slightly below advertised candela, and output dips slightly at the 30-second mark. Still, it's about what I've come to expect from this type of headlight, and it's far enough away for just about any task. I'm not getting 5m readings from the Spotlight's Read and Low modes.

About Peak Beam Intensity: Understanding the ANSI FL1 Standard About Maximum Beam IntensityCalculated distance (in meters) at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. (0.25 lux is about how bright a full moon shines on an object). This means that the intensity is reduced so much that it is difficult to see objects that are darker or do not reflect light. The "Meters" and "Yards" columns use rounded figures.

I compared the HM71R to some other lighthouses. Photos taken with my Samsung Note 8. 40m outdoor shot, camera set to 0.3s ISO 200 and 5000K WB.

Compare the beams of the following headlights:

• Phoenix HM71R
• Phoenix HM70R
• Elephant D10
• BioLite 800 Pro (bloom, stains)
• Cyansky HS6R (flood, stain, flood + stain)
• Qingtian HS3R
• Firefly PL47G2 2021
• Vaga-lumes PL47G2-Mu (Mule)
• Brinett HL18

Disclaimer: This flashlight was sent to me for review by Fenix ​​Lighting US for free. I wasn't paid to review, and I didn't keep issues or bugs.

final judgment

advantage

1. Excellent build quality
2. Regulated output
3. Simple and intuitive user interface
4. Integrated USB Type-C charging
5. Multifunctional headlamp or flashlight
6. Non-proprietary 21700 battery

Contra

1. Cannot activate flood and spotlight modes at the same time
2. Pattern memory for overflow patterns
3. Flood LED high mode run time much shorter than specified
4. Claimed output not achieved

Star description:

1: Avoid: Match would be a better choice - 2: Poor: Flaws or major issues; barely usable - 3: Moderate: Has some bugs or issues; but still usable 4: Good: Recommended (minor issues) - 5: Good: Highly recommended

4.5 stars: ★★★★⋆

While our star ratings provide solid indicators, we encourage you to read the full reviews to make an informed decision based on your needs and preferences.

How do you make a better lighthouse? Ask Phoenix! They've been making lighting tools for a long time, relying on feedback from professionals and ordinary people alike to keep improving, and that experience shows in products like the HM71R. While this isn't a new design, or even a new concept for headlights, it's how Fenix ​​has achieved it all, as the HM71R strikes the perfect balance between performance and versatility. There isn't much I don't like about this mode, other than the constant inability to activate both flood and spot modes at the same time, and the lack of memory for the HM70R's traditional flood mode, there aren't many downsides to this mode. For some reason the high mode of the flood LED run time is too low, and my new test nearly doubled it, so I'm not sure what's going on there. The HM71R does a lot of things well. It can be used both as a headlight and as a utility light. This is a very useful and surprisingly portable general purpose handheld flashlight. I like the quick-release headband assembly, and the (albeit brief) 2500 lumens on the Turbo aren't bad either. Fenix ​​continues to deliver exceptional build quality, fit and finish. The fact that you can bring your own 21700 is another advantage when other companies in this price range take battery ownership. Overall, I think this is a great headlamp/torch. It's durable enough to withstand abuse and use. If you like straight headlights and have the budget, I recommend picking one up. HM71R 4.5 stars.