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Fenix HM23 vs Silva Runner Free

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

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw4.5
7.6Battery & charging6.4
9.8Build & durability7.3

Why is HM23 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 70 h+43%
  2. Weight42 g vs 55 g+31%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Runner Free better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output240 lm vs 400 lm+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 80 m+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output240 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime100 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g55 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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