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Fenix WT16R vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix WT16R ($64.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix WT16R | Fenix HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 129g | 86.3g |
| Output | 300 lumens, 115 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | Built-in Li-polymer battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 30 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 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 flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.