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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Discover

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

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Silva Discover
Silva · 2024Discover
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
3.9Brightness & throw6.3
8.2Build & durability5.8

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Discover?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Discover better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Silva DiscoverSilva Discover≈ $356.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steel—
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—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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