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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0

What Storm 450 does better (3) and where HM23 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw3.9
9.2Battery & charging7.6
4.6Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Storm 450 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 300 lm+50%
  2. Maximum runtime175 h vs 100 h+75%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 88 m+14%

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Storm 450?

  1. Weight120 g vs 86 g+40%
  2. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output450 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,940 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m88 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA14500 Li-ion, AA
Number of batteries4—
Maximum runtime175 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm73.6 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—30 mm
Weight120 g86 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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