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Fenix HM23 vs Silva Smini Fly

What HM23 does better (0) and where Smini Fly wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Silva Smini Fly
Silva · 2024Smini Fly
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw3.0

Why is HM23 better than Smini Fly?

HM23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Smini Fly better than HM23?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 80 m+27%
  2. Maximum output240 lm vs 250 lm+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Silva Smini FlySilva Smini Fly≈ $354.3
Light output
Maximum output240 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h—
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
Red light—Yes
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