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Fenix LD36R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix LD36R ($114.95) 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 LD36R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 231g | 86.3g |
| Output | 3,600 lumens, 385 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | 3 x Luminus SFT25R Gen2 LEDs and 3 x high-performance RGB LEDs | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Fourteen lighting modes including five levels of white light, Strobe, six different colors levels, with a breathing and stepless color mode | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 139.6 mm, Head 40 mm, Body 26.5 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 65 hours 18 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 231g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 8.15 oz. (231g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD36R
- 3,600 lumens and 385 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 231 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 231 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 65 hours 18 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.