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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix LD30R ($79.95) 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 LD30R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 132g | 86.3g |
| Output | 1,700 lumens, 257 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SST40 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, strobe, and SOS | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 129.7 mm, Head 26.5 mm, Body 22.6 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 750 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 132g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.66 oz. (132g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD30R
- 1,700 lumens and 257 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A non-rechargeable lithium batteries
- 132 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 750 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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.