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Fenix WH23R vs Petzl Iko Core

What WH23R does better (3) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
4.8Brightness & throw5.2
7.8Battery & charging4.3

Why is WH23R better than Iko Core?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+60%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×

Why is Iko Core better than WH23R?

  1. Weight115 g vs 79 g+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 g79 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Black
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