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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E12 V3.0 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 103g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 160 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
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 HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.