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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Silva Smini

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

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
3.3Brightness & throw3.0
6.8Battery & charging3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than Smini?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 20 h5×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 250 lm+20%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 80 m+10%

Why is Smini better than HM23 V2.0?

  1. Weight86 g vs 53 g+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $355.3
Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output300 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity1,940 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m80 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 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height73.6 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth30 mm—
Weight86 g53 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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