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Fenix HP12R-T vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HP12R-T does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw9.1
9.4Battery & charging9.0
4.6Build & durability7.5
5.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP12R-T better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum runtime310 h vs 154 h2×

Why is HC65 MCT better than HP12R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,000 lm+54%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 258 m+29%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 16,709 cd+67%
  4. Weight199 g vs 146 g+36%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature4,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime310 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight199 g146 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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