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Coast FL13 vs Fenix HM23

What FL13 does better (1) and where HM23 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Coast FL13
Coast · 2018FL13
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.8
7.2Build & durability9.8

Why is FL13 better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 240 lm+4%

Why is HM23 better than FL13?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)21 m vs 63 m3×
  2. Maximum runtime13 h vs 100 h7.7×
  3. Weight65 g vs 42 g+55%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Coast FL13Coast FL13≈ $305.1
Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output250 lm240 lm
Peak beam intensity—990 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)21 m63 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries2—
Maximum runtime13 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight65 g42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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