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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HL32R-T ($69.95) — 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 HL32R-T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 107g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 800 lumens, 132 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Spotlight: Luminus SST20, Floodlight: neutral light LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven modes including three spotlight brightness levels, three neutral floodlight levels, and SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included) |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Width 66 mm, Height 45 mm, Depth 30 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 150 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 107g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.77 oz. (107g) including battery) |
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 HL32R-T
- 800 lumens and 132 m of throw
- Runs on One rechargeable battery pack (included) or three AAA batteries (not included)
- 107 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 150 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.