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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Explore 4

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

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Silva Explore 4
Silva · 2023Explore 4
0 advantages≈ $45
3.6Brightness & throw3.0

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Explore 4?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 74 m+19%

Why is Explore 4 better than HM23 V2.0?

Explore 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.2
Light output
Maximum output300 lm—
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m74 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialStainless steel—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm100 mm
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackGrey
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