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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Nitecore NU32

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where NU32 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw5.8
7.6Battery & charging9.7
8.2Build & durability4.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM23 V2.0NU32
36 × 73.63043 × 63
HM23 V2.0NU32Difference
Length / height73.6 mm63 mm+10.6 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm43 mm−7 mm
Weight86 g76 g+10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than NU32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is NU32 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 330 h3.3×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 460 lm+53%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 125 m+42%
  4. Weight86 g vs 76 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.3
Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm460 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—5
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h330 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steelPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm63 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g76 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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