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Acebeam H16 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0

What H16 does better (1) and where HM23 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
4.6Brightness & throw3.3
4.6Battery & charging6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 300 lm2.2×

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than H16?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 100 h+72%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 88 m+2%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 1,940 cd+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output650 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd1,940 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m88 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519ALuminus SST-20
LED makerNichiaLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA14500 Li-ion, AA
Maximum runtime58 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height—73.6 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight—86 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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