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Fenix HM65R V2.0 vs Fenix HP12R-T

What HM65R V2.0 does better (5) and where HP12R-T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
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Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $90
9.0Brightness & throw8.1
8.8Battery & charging9.4
7.6Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

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

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+69%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m vs 200 m+15%
  3. Weight144 g vs 199 g+38%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  5. Peak beam intensity13,220 cd vs 10,000 cd+32%

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

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
  2. Maximum runtime296 h vs 310 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity13,220 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)230 m200 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-25
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime296 h310 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Length / height80 mm—
Head diameter / width39.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth52.5 mm—
Weight144 g199 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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