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Fenix LD12R vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix LD12R ($59.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix LD12R | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 74g | 103g |
| Output | 600 lumens, 186 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 16 hours 20 minutes max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. If weight matters most, Fenix LD12R carries lighter at 74g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.