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Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0

What Cosmo 350-R does better (3) and where HM23 V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Cosmo 350-R
Black Diamond · 2022Cosmo 350-R
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw3.9
5.4Battery & charging7.6
6.2Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Cosmo 350-R better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime225 h vs 100 h2.2×
  2. Maximum output375 lm vs 300 lm+25%
  3. Weight75 g vs 86 g+15%

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Cosmo 350-R?

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

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output375 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,940 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—88 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA14500 Li-ion, AA
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 / polymerStainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—73.6 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight75 g86 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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