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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 vs Fenix HP12R-T

What HM65R-T V2.0 does better (3) and where HP12R-T wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $90
7.8Brightness & throw8.1
8.6Battery & charging9.4
7.6Build & durability4.6
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HP12R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,300 lm+23%
  2. Weight140 g vs 199 g+42%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is HP12R-T better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 200 m+18%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 10,000 cd+39%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
  4. Maximum runtime300 h vs 310 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-25
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h310 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g199 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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