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Coast FL75 vs Fenix HM23

What FL75 does better (2) and where HM23 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Coast FL75
Coast · 2018FL75
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw2.8
3.6Build & durability9.8

Why is FL75 better than HM23?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)143 m vs 63 m2.3×
  2. Maximum output435 lm vs 240 lm+81%

Why is HM23 better than FL75?

  1. Maximum runtime17 h vs 100 h5.9×
  2. Weight105 g vs 42 g2.5×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Coast FL75Coast FL75≈ $354.9
Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output435 lm240 lm
Peak beam intensity—990 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)143 m63 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—4,200K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime17 h100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—69.5 mm
Head diameter / width—32 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight105 g42 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Side switch
Colours—Black
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