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Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R vs Fenix HM23

What Cosmo 350-R does better (2) and where HM23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
Black Diamond · 2022Cosmo 350-R
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
4.7Brightness & throw2.8
5.4Battery & charging7.6
6.2Build & durability9.8

Why is Cosmo 350-R better than HM23?

  1. Maximum runtime225 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output375 lm vs 240 lm+56%

Why is HM23 better than Cosmo 350-R?

  1. Weight75 g vs 42 g+79%
  2. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output375 lm240 lm
Peak beam intensity—990 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—63 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime225 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight75 g42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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