Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM60R V2.0 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 173g | 86.3g |
| Output | 1,600 lumens, 170 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light and red flash | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 292 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) including battery and headband) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM60R V2.0
- 1,600 lumens and 170 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 173 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 292 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 headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.