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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Discover Hybrid

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

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Silva Discover Hybrid
Silva · 2024Discover Hybrid
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
3.6Brightness & throw4.6
8.2Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Discover Hybrid?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 80 m+10%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  3. Weight86 g vs 93 g+8%

Why is Discover Hybrid better than HM23 V2.0?

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

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Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m80 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
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 g93 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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