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Caterpillar CT4120 vs Fenix HM23

What CT4120 does better (1) and where HM23 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Caterpillar CT4120
Caterpillar · 2018CT4120
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
2 advantages≈ $35
2.5Brightness & throw2.5

Why is CT4120 better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 240 lm+4%

Why is HM23 better than CT4120?

  1. Maximum runtime5 h vs 100 h20×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)43 m vs 63 m+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Light output
Maximum output250 lm240 lm
Peak beam intensity—990 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)43 m63 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime5 h100 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight—42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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