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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.
Why is HP12R-T better than HC65 MCT?
- Maximum runtime310 h vs 154 h2×
Why is HC65 MCT better than HP12R-T?
- Maximum output1,300 lm vs 2,000 lm+54%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 258 m+29%
- Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 16,709 cd+67%
- Weight199 g vs 146 g+36%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,300 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 10,000 cd | 16,709 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 200 m | 258 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-25 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 8 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 98 |
| Colour temperature | 4,000K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | — |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 310 h | 154 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Magnesium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 146 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Dual switches | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Mode memory | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |









