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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix HT18R V2.0 ($149.95) — 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 HT18R V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $149.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 358g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 3,700 lumens |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SFT90 LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven lighting modes including four brightness levels, beacon, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length: 7.86’’ (199.7mm) Head: 2.68’’ (68mm) Body: 1.00’’ (25.4mm) |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 87 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 358g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz. (358g) 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 HT18R V2.0
- 3,700 lumens
- Runs on 6000mAh 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
- 358 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 87 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.