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Fenix HM23 V2.0
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Fenix HM23 V2.0

Fenix HM23 V2.0 is a headlamp released in 2024. Key specs: maximum output 300 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 88 m, peak beam intensity 1,940 cd, maximum runtime 100 h.

7.4Score
Brightness & throw3.9
Battery & charging7.5
Build & durability8.2
Features5.9
price range$30–45
Year
2024
Brand
FenixFenix
Popularity
#188 of 1,338
300 lmMaximum output
88 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
1,940 cdPeak beam intensity
100 hMaximum runtime
14500 Li-ion, AABattery
Luminus SST-20LED emitter
IPx8Water protection (IPx)
86 gWeight
compared with other headlamps

Why is HM23 V2.0 a good choice?

Water protection (IPx): IPx8better than 80% of headlamps
Weak points
Peak beam intensity: 1,940 cdworse than 82% of headlamps
Maximum output: 300 lmworse than 78% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
300 lm
Peak beam intensity
1,940 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
88 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
LED emitter
Luminus SST-20
LED maker
Luminus
Colour temperature
6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery
14500 Li-ion, AA
Maximum runtime
100 h
Rechargeable
Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)
IPx8
Submersible to
2 m
Body material
Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / base
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Size & weight
Length / height
73.6 mm
Head diameter / width
36 mm
Body diameter / depth
30 mm
Weight
86 g
Modes & features
Red light
Yes
Lockout
Yes
Mode memory
Yes
Colours
Black

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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