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Fenix HM23 vs Wuben H5

What HM23 does better (1) and where H5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM23
Fenix · 2019HM23
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Wuben H5
Wuben · 2021H5
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw3.6

Why is HM23 better than H5?

  1. Weight42 g vs 67 g+60%

Why is H5 better than HM23?

  1. Maximum output240 lm vs 500 lm2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m vs 73 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity990 cd vs 1,330 cd+34%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 120 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM23Fenix HM23≈ $353.6
Wuben H5Wuben H5≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output240 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity990 cd1,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)63 m73 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P9
LED makerCreeOsram
Colour temperature4,200K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime100 h120 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height69.5 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight42 g67 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
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