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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix LD12R ($59.95) 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 LD12R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 74g | 86.3g |
| Output | 600 lumens, 186 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 16 hours 20 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes 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. If weight matters most, Fenix LD12R carries lighter at 74g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.