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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Seek 420

What HM23 V2.0 does better (1) and where Seek 420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw5.5
7.5Battery & charging8.3
8.2Build & durability8.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Seek 420?

  1. Weight86 g vs 92 g+7%

Why is Seek 420 better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 420 lm+40%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.4
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $258.1
Light output
Maximum output300 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
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 g92 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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