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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix PD26R ACE ($62.96) — 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 PD26R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $62.96 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 102.3g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 1,300 lumens, 354 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SFT25R LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length: 4.17’’ (106mm) Head: 1.05’’ (26.6mm) Body: 0.97’’ (24.6mm) |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 556 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 102.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.61 oz (102.3g) 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 PD26R ACE
- 1,300 lumens and 354 m of throw
- Runs on 1600mAh 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 102.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 556 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.