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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Scangrip Zone 2

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

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Scangrip Zone 2
Scangrip · 2024Zone 2
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $35
3.6Brightness & throw2.7
7.6Battery & charging3.6
8.2Build & durability8.8

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Zone 2?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 22 h4.5×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 200 lm+50%

Why is Zone 2 better than HM23 V2.0?

Zone 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.0
Scangrip Zone 2Scangrip Zone 2≈ $355.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 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 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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