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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where HA23 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw6.6
7.5Battery & charging6.7
8.2Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Weight86 g vs 90 g+5%

Why is HA23 UHE better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 600 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 4,364 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 132 m+50%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 125 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h125 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
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 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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