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Fenix HP12R-T vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HP12R-T does better (4) and where HC75 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw8.6
9.4Battery & charging7.6
4.6Build & durability6.4
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP12R-T better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime310 h vs 84 h3.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 192 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity10,000 cd vs 9,216 cd+9%
  4. Weight199 g vs 209 g+5%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HP12R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,000 lm2.3×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+38%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs28
Colour temperature4,000K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime310 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight199 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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