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Fenix HL12R V2.0 vs Silva Smini

What HL12R V2.0 does better (3) and where Smini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw3.0
5.4Battery & charging3.1
6.3Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than Smini?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 250 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime112 h vs 20 h5.6×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 80 m+56%

Why is Smini better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Weight73 g vs 53 g+38%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m80 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 mAh—
Maximum runtime112 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight73 g53 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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