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Fenix HL32R-T vs Fenix WH23R
What HL32R-T does better (4) and where WH23R wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is HL32R-T better than WH23R?
- Maximum output800 lm vs 600 lm+33%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 100 m+32%
- Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 2,500 cd+74%
- Weight107 g vs 115 g+7%
Why is WH23R better than HL32R-T?
WH23R has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 800 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,360 cd | 2,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 132 m | 100 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-20 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Number of LEDs | — | 2 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 6,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 150 h | 150 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx6 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Magnesium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 86.4 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 66 mm | 45 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 45 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 107 g | 115 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | Rotary / scroll wheel |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Red | — |









