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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Silva Seek 450 Whiteout

What HL12R V2.0 does better (1) and where Seek 450 Whiteout wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Silva Seek 450 Whiteout
Silva · 2025Seek 450 Whiteout
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $40
5.0Brightness & throw4.8
5.4Battery & charging4.5

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Seek 450 Whiteout?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Seek 450 Whiteout better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity950 mAh vs 1,350 mAh+42%
  2. Weight73 g vs 70 g+4%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity950 mAh1,350 mAh
Maximum runtime112 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g70 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Grey
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