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Fenix HM23 vs Underwater Kinetics 515517

What HM23 does better (1) and where 515517 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Underwater Kinetics 515517
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515517
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw3.0
9.8Build & durability8.8

Why is HM23 better than 515517?

  1. Maximum output240 lm vs 100 lm2.4×

Why is 515517 better than HM23?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 80 m+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output240 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
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—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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