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Fenix HP12R-T vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HP12R-T does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw7.4
9.4Battery & charging8.8
4.6Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP12R-T better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 157 m+27%
  2. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 6,170 cd+62%
  3. Maximum runtime310 h vs 200 h+55%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HP12R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
  2. Weight199 g vs 140 g+42%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs26
Colour temperature4,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime310 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight199 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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