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Fenix E08R UE vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix E08R UE ($84.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flat edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E08R UE | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 125g | 86.3g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 160 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED and one Luminus SFT25 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Twenty-One lighting modes including five spotlight levels, five floodlight levels, Instant Turbo, Strobe, two red light modes, green laser, and six colorful scene modes on the body | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 129 mm, Width 31 mm, Height 18 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 111 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 125g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.41 oz. (125g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E08R UE
- 1,600 lumens and 160 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in rechargeable 1650mAh battery
- 125 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 111 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 flat edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.