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Fenix HM23 vs Petzl Bindi

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

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Petzl Bindi
Petzl · 2018Bindi
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw2.4

Why is HM23 better than Bindi?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 36 m+75%
  2. Maximum runtime100 h vs 50 h2×
  3. Maximum output240 lm vs 200 lm+20%

Why is Bindi better than HM23?

  1. Weight42 g vs 35 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Petzl BindiPetzl Bindi≈ $404.3
Light output
Maximum output240 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m36 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime100 h50 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g35 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
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