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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore NU31

What HM23 V2.0 does better (2) and where NU31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $40
3.6Brightness & throw6.2
7.6Battery & charging7.1
8.2Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  2. Weight86 g vs 96 g+12%

Why is NU31 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 550 lm+83%
  2. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 5,260 cd2.7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 145 m+65%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 147 h+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.0
Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialStainless steelAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm130 mm
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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