Fenix HM23 V2.0 vs ThruNite TH20 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 6.4 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Fenix HM23 V2.0, and 8 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix HM23 V2.0 · 73.6 mmThruNite TH20 Pro · 80 mm

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is 6.4 mm (0.25 in) longer than the Fenix HM23 V2.0, and 8 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix HM23 V2.0
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ThruNite TH20 Pro
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Length73.6 mm (2.90 in)80 mm (3.15 in)+6.4 mm
Head / width30 mm (1.18 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−8 mm
Body—20 mm (0.79 in)
Thickness36 mm (1.42 in)—
Weight86.3 g with battery58 g listed
Battery14500 / AA14500
Max output300 lm1,010 lm
Throw88 m141 m
TypeHeadlamp / right-angleHeadlamp / right-angle
Price$36.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height
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HM23 V2.0 vs TH20 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the shorter light: 73.6 mm (2.90 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 6.4 mm (8%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 8 mm slimmer (22 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM23 V2.0: 86.3 g with battery; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is rated brighter: 1,010 lm maximum vs 300 lm for the Fenix HM23 V2.0, 237% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TH20 Pro reaches further: 141 m vs 88 m rated throw (60% more).

Battery

The Fenix HM23 V2.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery.

Type

Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix HM23 V2.0 if you want a shorter light (6.4 mm shorter). Choose the ThruNite TH20 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (8 mm narrower), more output (1,010 lm vs 300 lm) and longer throw (141 m vs 88 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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HM23 V2.0 vs TH20 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The Fenix HM23 V2.0 is the shorter light: 73.6 mm (2.90 in) against 80 mm (3.15 in), a difference of 6.4 mm (8%). At its widest point the ThruNite TH20 Pro is 8 mm slimmer (22 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix HM23 V2.0: 86.3 g with battery; ThruNite TH20 Pro: 58 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix HM23 V2.0 or the ThruNite TH20 Pro?

The ThruNite TH20 Pro is rated brighter: 1,010 lm maximum vs 300 lm for the Fenix HM23 V2.0, 237% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TH20 Pro reaches further: 141 m vs 88 m rated throw (60% more).

Do the Fenix HM23 V2.0 and ThruNite TH20 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix HM23 V2.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite TH20 Pro runs on a removable 14500 battery.

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