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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore HA27 UHE

What HL12R V2.0 does better (1) and where HA27 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw6.4
5.4Battery & charging5.1
6.3Build & durability3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime112 h vs 65 h+72%

Why is HA27 UHE better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 150 m+20%
  3. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+58%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 5,632 cd+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd5,632 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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