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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Petzl Tikka Core

What HL12R V2.0 does better (4) and where Tikka Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw4.0
5.4Battery & charging5.3

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Tikka Core?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 1,410 cd2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 75 m+67%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%
  4. Weight73 g vs 84 g+15%

Why is Tikka Core better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+32%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity950 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g84 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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