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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HM60R V2.0 ($84.95) — 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 HM60R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $84.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 173g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 1,600 lumens, 170 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SST40-GEN2 white LED, Luminus SST20-GEN2 high-CRI neutral white LED, and OSRAM 2835 red LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Ten lighting modes including four spotlight levels, three floodlight levels, two levels of red light and red flash |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | 3.46" (88mm) x 1.80" (45.7mm) x 1.77" (45mm) |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 292 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 173g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.10 oz (173g) 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 HM60R V2.0
- 1,600 lumens and 170 m of throw
- Runs on 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
- 173 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 292 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.