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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 1

What HM23 V2.0 does better (3) and where Aria 1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Petzl Aria 1
Petzl · 2023Aria 1
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
3.8Brightness & throw3.5
8.2Build & durability5.7

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Aria 1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 70 m+26%
  2. Weight86 g vs 105 g+22%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Aria 1 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 350 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.3
Petzl Aria 1Petzl Aria 1≈ $354.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m70 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steelPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g105 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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