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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HM23 V2.0
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HM23 V2.0 ($36.95) — 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 HM23 V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 86.3g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 300 lumens, 88 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SST20 white LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Five lighting modes including three brightness levels, red light, and red flash |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 73.6 mm, Width 36 mm, Height 30 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 86.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.04 oz. (86.3g) 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 HM23 V2.0
- 300 lumens and 88 m of throw
- Runs on AA battery; compatible with one 1.5V 14500 rechargeable battery
- 86.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- 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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.