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Fenix C7 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 86.3g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 100 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.