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Fenix WH23R vs Petzl Actik Core

What WH23R does better (3) and where Actik Core wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.4
7.8Battery & charging5.0
5.4Build & durability8.3

Why is WH23R better than Actik Core?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+60%
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 100 h+50%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 3.5 h2.3×

Why is Actik Core better than WH23R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 115 m+15%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 625 lm+4%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%
  5. Weight115 g vs 88 g+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
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 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1.5 h3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm—
Weight115 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
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