Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HP12R-T size comparison
The Fenix HP12R-T is 10 mm (0.39 in) shorter than the Fenix HM53R, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 97 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP12R-T is 10 mm (0.39 in) shorter than the Fenix HM53R, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 97 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HM53R Check price ↗ | Fenix HP12R-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 71 mm (2.80 in) | 61 mm (2.40 in)−10 mm |
| Height | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+1 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)−9 mm |
| Weight | 102 g with battery and headband | 199 g with battery and headband+97 g |
| Battery | 18350 | 18650 / 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Throw | 158 m | 200 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $69.95 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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HM53R vs HP12R-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 71 mm (2.80 in), a difference of 10 mm (14%). At its widest point the Fenix HM53R is 1 mm slimmer (36 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HM53R is 97 g lighter (102 g vs 199 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Fenix HM53R, 8% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP12R-T reaches further: 200 m vs 158 m rated throw (27% more).
Battery
The Fenix HM53R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM53R was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP12R-T $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM53R cost $20.00 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 HM53R if you want less weight (97 g lighter). Choose the Fenix HP12R-T if you want a shorter light (10 mm shorter) and longer throw (200 m vs 158 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HM53R vs HP12R-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HM53R or the Fenix HP12R-T?
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 71 mm (2.80 in), a difference of 10 mm (14%). At its widest point the Fenix HM53R is 1 mm slimmer (36 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HM53R is 97 g lighter (102 g vs 199 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HM53R or the Fenix HP12R-T?
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Fenix HM53R, 8% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP12R-T reaches further: 200 m vs 158 m rated throw (27% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HM53R or the Fenix HP12R-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HM53R was $69.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP12R-T $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HM53R cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HM53R and Fenix HP12R-T use the same battery?
The Fenix HM53R runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix HM53R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $69.95 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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