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Fenix HT32R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix HT32R ($189.95) 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 HT32R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 259g | 86.3g |
| Output | 4,000 lumens max, 740 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| Beams | Spotlight (2,500 lm) and floodlight (3,200 lm), alone or combined | — |
| Modes | 19 including red, green and blue light | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 included, USB-C | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Runtime | 92 h 30 min max | 100 hours max |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | 259g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
| LED | — | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Size | — | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HT32R
- 740 m of throw with a separate flood beam
- Red, green and blue light modes
- IP68 with a covered USB-C port
- Battery included
- $189.95
- 19 modes is a lot to learn
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.