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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HM53R
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HM53R ($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 HM53R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $69.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 102g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 1,200 lumens, 158 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | One Luminus SST-25 cold white LED and two OSRAM-2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Eight lighting modes including five spotlight levels, two red light levels, and red flash |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 71 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 36 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 135 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 102g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.60 oz. (102g) 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 HM53R
- 1,200 lumens and 158 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 rechargeable li-ion battery. 16340 or CR123A as a backup
- 102 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 135 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.