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Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs Underwater Kinetics 515517

What HM23 V2.0 does better (2) and where 515517 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM23 V2.0
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Underwater Kinetics 515517
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515517
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $35
3.8Brightness & throw3.0
8.2Build & durability8.8

Why is HM23 V2.0 better than 515517?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 100 lm3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)88 m vs 80 m+10%

Why is 515517 better than HM23 V2.0?

515517 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix HM23 V2.0Fenix HM23 V2.0≈ $357.3
Light output
Maximum output300 lm100 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, AAAA
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYes—
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 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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