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Fenix HL12R V2.0
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Fenix HL12R V2.0

Fenix HL12R V2.0 is a headlamp released in 2025. Key specs: maximum output 500 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 125 m, peak beam intensity 3,910 cd, maximum runtime 112 h.

6.1Score
Brightness & throw5.0
Battery & charging5.4
Build & durability6.3
Features5.9
price range$40–50
Year
2025
Brand
FenixFenix
Popularity
#671 of 791
500 lmMaximum output
125 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
3,910 cdPeak beam intensity
112 hMaximum runtime
Luminus SST-20LED emitter
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
73 gWeight
compared with other headlamps

Why is HL12R V2.0 a good choice?

Weight: 73 gbetter than 84% of headlamps
Weak points
Water protection (IPx): IPx6worse than 76% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 950 mAhworse than 88% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
500 lm
Peak beam intensity
3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
125 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
LED emitter
Luminus SST-20
LED maker
Luminus
Colour temperature
6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity
950 mAh
Maximum runtime
112 h
Rechargeable
Yes
USB-C charging
Yes
Battery level indicator
Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating
IP66
Water protection (IPx)
IPx6
Size & weight
Head diameter / width
56 mm
Body diameter / depth
40 mm
Weight
73 g
Modes & features
Switch
Dual switches
Red light
Yes
Lockout
Yes
Mode memory
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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