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Fenix C7 vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix LD12R ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 74g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) 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 LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix C7 is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix LD12R carries lighter at 74g. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.