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Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R vs Fenix HM23

What Cosmo 350-R does better (1) and where HM23 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
Black Diamond · 2022Cosmo 350-R
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $35
3.5Brightness & throw2.5

Why is Cosmo 350-R better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 240 lm+46%

Why is HM23 better than Cosmo 350-R?

HM23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Light output
Maximum output350 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
Maximum runtime—100 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight—42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYes—
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