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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Fenix WH23R

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where WH23R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw5.0

Why is Spot 450 better than WH23R?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is WH23R better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 600 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.6
Light output
Maximum output450 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—150 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height—86.4 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—43.7 mm
Weight—115 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlueBlack
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