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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Nitecore UT27 MCT

What HL12R V2.0 does better (0) and where UT27 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore UT27 MCT
Nitecore · 2025UT27 MCT
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw6.7
5.4Battery & charging6.0
6.3Build & durability4.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than UT27 MCT?

HL12R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UT27 MCT better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 800 lm+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 167 m+34%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 6,970 cd+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd6,970 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m167 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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