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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Seek 450

What HM23 V2.0 does better (0) and where Seek 450 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Silva Seek 450
Silva · 2025Seek 450
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Seek 450?

HM23 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Seek 450 better than HM23 V2.0?

Seek 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Silva Seek 450Silva Seek 450≈ $358.8
Light output
Maximum output300 lm—
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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