Fluval
Fluval E300
$72.99
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Fluval E300 vs Finnex HMA-200S
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Finnex HMA-200S is cheaper at $27.19. Every spec and price links to its source.
Finnex
Finnex HMA-200S
$27.19Cheaper
Which is better: the Fluval E300 or Finnex HMA-200S?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Finnex HMA-200S is the cheaper at $27.19.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Fluval E300 | Finnex HMA-200S |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $72.99 | $27.19 |
| Brand | Fluval | Finnex |
| Released | — | — |
| Wattage (W) | 300 | 200 |
| Tank size range gal | up to 100 gal | 60-80 gal |
| Adjustable thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Material | glass | titanium |
| Fully submersible | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature accuracy f | — | ±2°F |
| Shatterproof guard | Yes | Yes |
| External controller | No | Yes |
Sources — Fluval E300: aquacave.com (verified 2026-08-16). Finnex HMA-200S: bulkreefsupply.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Fluval E300 and Finnex HMA-200S?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Wattage (W): Fluval E300 300 vs Finnex HMA-200S 200
- Tank size range gal: Fluval E300 up to 100 gal vs Finnex HMA-200S 60-80 gal
- Material: Fluval E300 glass vs Finnex HMA-200S titanium
- External controller: Fluval E300 false vs Finnex HMA-200S true