Fenix HP12R-T vs Fenix HP16R size comparison
The Fenix HP16R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix HP12R-T, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 17 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP16R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix HP12R-T, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 17 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HP12R-T Check price ↗ | Fenix HP16R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 61 mm (2.40 in) | 62 mm (2.44 in)+1 mm |
| Height | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)−5 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 47 mm (1.85 in)+19 mm |
| Weight | 199 g with battery and headband | 216 g with battery and headband+17 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,250 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 255 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Lamp unit only (61 x 37 x 28 mm); separate battery case 92 x 35 x 36 mm | fenixlighting.com sourced Lamp unit only; separate battery case 73 x 25 x 69 mm |
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HP12R-T vs HP16R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 62 mm (2.44 in), a difference of 1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix HP16R is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HP12R-T is 17 g lighter (199 g vs 216 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,250 lm for the Fenix HP16R, 4% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 200 m rated throw (28% more).
Battery
The Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HP12R-T lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HP12R-T was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HP12R-T 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 HP12R-T if you want less weight (17 g lighter) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Fenix HP16R if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower), longer throw (255 m vs 200 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HP12R-T vs HP16R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP12R-T is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 62 mm (2.44 in), a difference of 1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix HP16R is 5 mm slimmer (32 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HP12R-T is 17 g lighter (199 g vs 216 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP16R?
The Fenix HP12R-T is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,250 lm for the Fenix HP16R, 4% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP16R reaches further: 255 m vs 200 m rated throw (28% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP16R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HP12R-T was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP16R $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HP12R-T cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HP12R-T and Fenix HP16R use the same battery?
The Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix HP16R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix HP12R-T lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix HP12R-T: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $89.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix HP16R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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