Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix LD22 V2.0
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix LD22 V2.0 ($65.95) — 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 LD22 V2.0 |
| Price | $29.95 | $65.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 96g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 800 lumens, 214 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SST20 WXS LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | 5 brightness levels, Strobe and SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | rechargeable li-ion battery pack or two included AA batteries |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 148 mm, Head 21.5 mm, Body 18 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 220 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 96g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.39 oz. (96g) 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 LD22 V2.0
- 800 lumens and 214 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable li-ion battery pack or two included AA batteries
- 96 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 220 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.