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Fenix WH23R vs Milwaukee Hl-Sf

What WH23R does better (3) and where Hl-Sf wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Milwaukee Hl-Sf
Milwaukee · 2022Hl-Sf
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
5.2Brightness & throw5.1
5.0Build & durability2.6

Why is WH23R better than Hl-Sf?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 25 h6×
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is Hl-Sf better than WH23R?

Hl-Sf has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.6
Milwaukee Hl-SfMilwaukee Hl-Sf≈ $553.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime150 h25 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm—
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlack—
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