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Fenix HM23 vs Nitecore NU21
What HM23 does better (4) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HM23 better than NU21?
- Maximum runtime100 h vs 37 h2.7×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 58 m+9%
- Peak beam intensity990 cd vs 840 cd+18%
- Weight42 g vs 44 g+5%
Why is NU21 better than HM23?
- Maximum output240 lm vs 360 lm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 240 lm | 360 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 990 cd | 840 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 63 m | 58 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Number of LEDs | — | 2 |
| Colour temperature | 4,200K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | — | 500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 100 h | 37 h |
| Rechargeable | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 69.5 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 32 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 40 mm | — |
| Weight | 42 g | 44 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 3 | — |
| Switch | Side switch | — |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
