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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Petzl Actik 450

What HL12R V2.0 does better (3) and where Actik 450 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Petzl Actik 450
Petzl · 2025Actik 450
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw5.3
5.5Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Actik 450?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 100 m+25%
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%
  3. Maximum runtime112 h vs 100 h+12%

Why is Actik 450 better than HL12R V2.0?

Actik 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Actik 450Petzl Actik 450≈ $456.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursPurpleBlue
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