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Fenix HL32R-T vs Fenix WH23R

What HL32R-T does better (5) and where WH23R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
6.7Brightness & throw5.5
7.9Battery & charging8.0
4.8Build & durability5.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than WH23R?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 600 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 100 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 2,500 cd+74%
  4. Weight107 g vs 115 g+7%
  5. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is WH23R better than HL32R-T?

WH23R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $707.2
Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output800 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h150 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1.5 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height—86.4 mm
Head diameter / width66 mm45 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm43.7 mm
Weight107 g115 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRotary / scroll wheel
SOS / beaconYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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