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Black Diamond Storm 375 vs Fenix HM23

What Storm 375 does better (3) and where HM23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 375
Black Diamond · 2019Storm 375
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $55
vs
Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw2.8
4.7Build & durability9.8

Why is Storm 375 better than HM23?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 63 m+59%
  2. Maximum output375 lm vs 240 lm+56%
  3. Maximum runtime150 h vs 100 h+50%

Why is HM23 better than Storm 375?

  1. Weight110 g vs 42 g2.6×
  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)100 m63 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime150 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight110 g42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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