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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

What HL12R V2.0 does better (3) and where NU25 MCT UL 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 UL
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.1
5.4Battery & charging3.5
6.3Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than NU25 MCT UL?

  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 UL better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 132 m+6%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 4,360 cd+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd4,360 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity950 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h45 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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