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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E18R V2.0 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 86.3g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 100 hours max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | — | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Size | — | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Weight | — | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E18R V2.0
- 1200lm from single cell
- USB-C in-body charging
- Magnetic tail hands-free
- IPX8 waterproof
- Fenix long-term reliability
- 16340 battery less universal
- $65 vs cheaper alternatives
- Large for single-cell
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. If weight matters most, Fenix E18R V2.0 carries lighter at 51g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.