Fenix HP12R-T vs Fenix HP25R V2.0 size comparison
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix HP12R-T, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 39 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix HP12R-T, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 39 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HP12R-T Check price ↗ | Fenix HP25R V2.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 61 mm (2.40 in) | 60 mm (2.36 in)−1 mm |
| Height | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)−4 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 47 mm (1.85 in)+19 mm |
| Weight | 199 g with battery and headband | 238 g with battery and headband+39 g |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 228 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $89.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 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 99 x 41 x 39.5 mm |
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HP12R-T vs HP25R V2.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is the shorter light: 60 mm (2.36 in) against 61 mm (2.40 in), a difference of 1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix HP25R V2.0 is 4 mm slimmer (33 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HP12R-T is 39 g lighter (199 g vs 238 g, with battery and headband).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix HP12R-T, 23% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP25R V2.0 reaches further: 228 m vs 200 m rated throw (14% more).
Battery
The Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix HP25R V2.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HP12R-T was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP25R V2.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HP12R-T 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 HP12R-T if you want less weight (39 g lighter). Choose the Fenix HP25R V2.0 if you want a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower), more output (1,600 lm vs 1,300 lm) and longer throw (228 m vs 200 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HP12R-T vs HP25R V2.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP25R V2.0?
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is the shorter light: 60 mm (2.36 in) against 61 mm (2.40 in), a difference of 1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix HP25R V2.0 is 4 mm slimmer (33 vs 37 mm). The Fenix HP12R-T is 39 g lighter (199 g vs 238 g, with battery and headband).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP25R V2.0?
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is rated brighter: 1,600 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Fenix HP12R-T, 23% more. For beam distance the Fenix HP25R V2.0 reaches further: 228 m vs 200 m rated throw (14% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HP12R-T or the Fenix HP25R V2.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HP12R-T was $89.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix HP25R V2.0 $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HP12R-T cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HP12R-T and Fenix HP25R V2.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix HP12R-T runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Fenix HP25R V2.0 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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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 HP25R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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