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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

What HL12R V2.0 does better (3) and where NU25 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU25 MCT
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
5.0Brightness & throw5.0
5.4Battery & charging4.2
6.3Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than NU25 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime112 h vs 45 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%
  3. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 700 mAh+36%

Why is NU25 MCT better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Weight73 g vs 50 g+46%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 132 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 4,351 cd+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd4,351 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity950 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g50 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black, White
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