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Fenix HP12R-T vs Silva Free 900 S

What HP12R-T does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP12R-T
Fenix · 2025HP12R-T
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw6.8
4.6Build & durability8.8

Why is HP12R-T better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 900 lm+44%

Why is Free 900 S better than HP12R-T?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP12R-TFenix HP12R-T≈ $908.0
Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity10,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 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, CR123A—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime310 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Weight199 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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