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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Petzl Actik Core

What HL12R V2.0 does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.4
5.4Battery & charging5.0
6.3Build & durability8.3

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Actik Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 115 m+9%
  2. Weight73 g vs 88 g+21%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 3,310 cd+18%
  4. Maximum runtime112 h vs 100 h+12%

Why is Actik Core better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 625 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  3. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output500 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity950 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g88 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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