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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix T6 Penlight
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) — 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 T6 Penlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $36.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 33g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 80 lumens, 18 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 26 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) 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 T6 Penlight
- 80 lumens and 18 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery
- Only 33 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 26 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. If weight matters most, Fenix T6 Penlight carries lighter at 33g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.