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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore HA15 UHE

What HM23 V2.0 does better (3) and where HA15 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $25
3.9Brightness & throw4.0
7.6Battery & charging7.3
8.2Build & durability6.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than HA15 UHE?

  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 1,600 cd+21%

Why is HA15 UHE better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
  2. Weight86 g vs 65 g+32%
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 114 h+14%
Specifications

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Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd1,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAA
Maximum runtime100 h114 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
Body materialStainless steel—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g65 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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