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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU27

What HL12R V2.0 does better (3) and where NU27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw5.6
5.4Battery & charging4.5
6.3Build & durability5.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than NU27?

  1. Maximum runtime112 h vs 57 h+96%
  2. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 850 mAh+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 3,705 cd+6%

Why is NU27 better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 600 lm+20%
  2. Weight73 g vs 56 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m123 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 capacity950 mAh850 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
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 g56 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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