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Fenix HM23 vs Ledlenser MH5

What HM23 does better (3) and where MH5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Ledlenser MH5
Ledlenser · 2020MH5
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw6.8
7.6Battery & charging3.9
9.8Build & durability4.7

Why is HM23 better than MH5?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 35 h2.9×
  2. Weight42 g vs 94 g2.2×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is MH5 better than HM23?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 180 m2.9×
  2. Maximum output240 lm vs 400 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Ledlenser MH5Ledlenser MH5≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output240 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA14500 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime100 h35 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g94 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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