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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU20

What HL12R V2.0 does better (5) and where NU20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
1 advantage
5.0Brightness & throw4.1
5.4Battery & charging4.9
6.3Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than NU20?

  1. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 500 mAh+90%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 360 lm+39%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 109 m+15%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 2,963 cd+32%
  5. Maximum runtime112 h vs 97 h+15%

Why is NU20 better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Weight73 g vs 38 g+92%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity950 mAh500 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g38 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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