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Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) 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 HT18R V2.0 | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 358g | 86.3g |
| Output | 3,700 lumens | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT90 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 87 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 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 flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.