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Fenix HM23 vs Ledlenser Solidline SH5

What HM23 does better (0) and where Solidline SH5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Ledlenser Solidline SH5
Ledlenser · 2021Solidline SH5
1 advantage≈ $30
2.5Brightness & throw3.5

Why is HM23 better than Solidline SH5?

HM23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Solidline SH5 better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output240 lm vs 350 lm+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Light output
Maximum output240 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime100 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
Colours—Black
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