Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Fenix HP12R-T size comparison
The Fenix HP12R-T is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 121 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP12R-T is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix HM50R V2.0, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 121 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HM50R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix HP12R-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64 mm (2.52 in) | 61 mm (2.40 in)−3 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+5 mm |
| Thickness | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)−8 mm |
| Weight | 78 g with battery and headband | 199 g with battery and headband+121 g |
| Battery | 16340 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 700 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Throw | 115 m | 200 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Headlamp unit; front view drawn width x height | fenixlighting.com sourced Lamp unit only (61 x 37 x 28 mm); separate battery case 92 x 35 x 36 mm |
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HM50R V2.0 vs HP12R-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 3 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 121 g lighter (78 g vs 199 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix HM50R V2.0, 86% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP12R-T reaches further: 200 m vs 115 m rated throw (74% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP12R-T $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM50R V2.0 cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a headlamp body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HM50R V2.0 if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower) and less weight (121 g lighter). Choose the Fenix HP12R-T if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter), more output (1,300 lm vs 700 lm) and longer throw (200 m vs 115 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HM50R V2.0 vs HP12R-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP12R-T?
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 3 mm (5%). At its widest point the Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HM50R V2.0 is 121 g lighter (78 g vs 199 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP12R-T?
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Fenix HM50R V2.0, 86% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP12R-T reaches further: 200 m vs 115 m rated throw (74% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 or the Fenix HP12R-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM50R V2.0 was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP12R-T $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM50R V2.0 cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HM50R V2.0 and Fenix HP12R-T use the same battery?
The Fenix HM50R V2.0 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix HM50R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HP12R-T: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $89.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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