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Fenix HP12R-T vs Ledlenser HF8R Core

What HP12R-T does better (2) and where HF8R Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
8.1Brightness & throw8.6
9.4Battery & charging6.3
4.6Build & durability2.4

Why is HP12R-T better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime310 h vs 90 h3.4×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is HF8R Core better than HP12R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 210 m+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime310 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight199 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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