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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What HL12R V2.0 does better (1) and where HA23 UHE wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
6 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.8
5.4Battery & charging6.4
6.3Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Weight73 g vs 90 g+23%

Why is HA23 UHE better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
  2. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+58%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 132 m+6%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  5. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 4,364 cd+12%
  6. Maximum runtime112 h vs 125 h+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h125 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g90 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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