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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore HA13

What HM23 V2.0 does better (4) and where HA13 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2024HA13
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
3.9Brightness & throw3.7
7.6Battery & charging7.0
8.2Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than HA13?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 80 m+10%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 1,595 cd+22%
  4. Weight86 g vs 100 g+16%

Why is HA13 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 160 h+60%
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 350 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $305.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd1,595 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialStainless steel—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g100 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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