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Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) 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 LD31 Renegade | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 86.3g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 100 hours max |
| Modes | — | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
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.