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Black Diamond Storm 450 vs Fenix WH23R

What Storm 450 does better (2) and where WH23R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Storm 450
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.5Brightness & throw4.8
9.0Battery & charging7.8
4.4Build & durability5.4

Why is Storm 450 better than WH23R?

  1. Maximum runtime175 h vs 150 h+17%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is WH23R better than Storm 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 600 lm+33%
  2. Weight120 g vs 115 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries4—
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime175 h150 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Length / height96 mm86.4 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—43.7 mm
Weight120 g115 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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