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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU30

What HL12R V2.0 does better (2) and where NU30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.5
5.4Battery & charging6.1
6.3Build & durability4.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than NU30?

  1. Weight73 g vs 90 g+23%
  2. Maximum runtime112 h vs 97 h+15%

Why is NU30 better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,500 mAh+58%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 130 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 4,062 cd+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity950 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 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 g90 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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