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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix PD36R ACE ($109.95) — 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 PD36R ACE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $109.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 181.6g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 3,000 lumens, 415 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven lighting modes including five brightness levels, Strobe, and SOS |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | 21700 rechargeable li-on battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 146 mm, Head 30 mm, Body 26 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 63 hours 25 minutes max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 181.6g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 6.41 oz. (181.6g) 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 PD36R ACE
- 3,000 lumens and 415 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 rechargeable li-on battery
- 181.6 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 181.6 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 63 hours 25 minutes 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.