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Fenix C7 vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 53.9g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 100 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix E12 V3.0
- 200 lumens and 78 m of throw
- Runs on AA alkaline battery
- Only 53.9 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 100 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix E12 V3.0 is the better value at $29.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.