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Fenix LD35R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix LD35R ($89.95) 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 LD35R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 185g | 86.3g |
| Output | 1,800 lumens, 337 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | One COB light strip and one Luminus SST40 Gen2 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Fifteen lighting modes including five levels of forward-facing white light, four levels of side white light plus Strobe, and five color modes | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 136.4 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 101 hours 54 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 185g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.53 oz. (185g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD35R
- 1,800 lumens and 337 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 li-ion rechargeable battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 185 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 185 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 101 hours 54 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. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.