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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 1 RGB

What HM23 V2.0 does better (3) and where Aria 1 RGB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Aria 1 RGB
Petzl · 2023Aria 1 RGB
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.3Brightness & throw4.0
6.8Battery & charging7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Aria 1 RGB?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 75 m+17%
  2. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 1,410 cd+38%
  3. Weight86 g vs 105 g+22%

Why is Aria 1 RGB better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 475 lm+58%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm475 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Plastic / 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
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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