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Alternatives to Fenix WH23R

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the WH23R — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022
WH23R
600 lm100 mBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po115 g
approx. price≈ $60
6.2

Alternatives to the WH23R

Nitecore NU33
1
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4
10% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Peak beam intensity 4,578 cd vs 2,500 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 135 m vs 100 m
  • Maximum output 700 lm vs 600 lm
  • Impact resistance (drop) 1 m vs 2 m
  • Maximum runtime 147 h vs 150 h
Silva Explore 5
2
Silva · 2024Explore 5
6.7
Same price ≈ $60
  • Maximum output 700 lm vs 600 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 100 m
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx6
  • Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Nitecore NU43
3
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7
10% pricier ≈ $65
  • Maximum output 1,400 lm vs 600 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 130 m vs 100 m
  • Battery capacity 3,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Petzl Aria 2 RGB
4
Petzl · 2023Aria 2 RGB
6.6
17% cheaper ≈ $50
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 100 m
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 600 lm
  • Peak beam intensity 3,310 cd vs 2,500 cd
  • Maximum runtime 100 h vs 150 h
Petzl Actik Core
5
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4
Same price ≈ $60
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 100 m
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 600 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx6
  • Battery capacity 1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Maximum runtime 100 h vs 150 h
Black Diamond Storm 450
6
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 450
6.2
32% cheaper ≈ $40
  • Maximum runtime 175 h vs 150 h
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx6
  • Maximum output 450 lm vs 600 lm
  • Weight 120 g vs 115 g
Fenix HL32R-T
7
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8
17% pricier ≈ $70
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 600 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 132 m vs 100 m
  • Peak beam intensity 4,360 cd vs 2,500 cd
Nitecore NU40
10
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1
Same price ≈ $60
  • Maximum output 1,000 lm vs 600 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx6
  • Battery capacity 2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
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