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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore NU20

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where NU20 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
4 advantages
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw4.1
6.8Battery & charging4.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than NU20?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 97 h+3%

Why is NU20 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Weight86 g vs 38 g2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 109 m+24%
  3. Maximum output300 lm vs 360 lm+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 2,963 cd+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g38 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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