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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Petzl Aria 1R

What HM23 V2.0 does better (4) and where Aria 1R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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Petzl Aria 1R
Petzl · 2023Aria 1R
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
3.9Brightness & throw4.2
7.6Battery & charging6.3
8.2Build & durability6.3

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

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 75 m+17%
  2. Peak beam intensity1,940 cd vs 1,410 cd+38%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  4. Weight86 g vs 94 g+9%

Why is Aria 1R 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≈ $357.4
Petzl Aria 1RPetzl Aria 1R≈ $455.8
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
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
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 g94 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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