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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where NU25 MCT wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw5.0
6.8Battery & charging4.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 45 h2.2×

Why is NU25 MCT better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 4,351 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 132 m+50%
  3. Maximum output300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
  4. Weight86 g vs 50 g+72%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
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 g50 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black, White
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