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Fenix WH23R vs Nitecore HA13 (2023)

What WH23R does better (1) and where HA13 (2023) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
2 advantages
4.8Brightness & throw4.4

Why is WH23R better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 350 lm+71%

Why is HA13 (2023) better than WH23R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 120 m+20%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 3,600 cd+44%
Specifications

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Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd3,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m120 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
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—
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