How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,338 models · updated Nov 10, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. HM23 V2.0 vs HF6R Core

Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Ledlenser HF6R Core

What HM23 V2.0 does better (3) and where HF6R Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw7.3
7.6Battery & charging6.9
8.2Build & durability5.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 60 h+67%
  2. Weight86 g vs 126 g+47%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HF6R Core better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 800 lm2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Maximum runtime100 h60 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—2.4 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g126 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare