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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix WT16R
Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) vs Fenix WT16R ($64.95) — 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 WT16R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.95 | $64.95 |
| Weight | 53.9g | 129g |
| Output | 200 lumens, 78 m | 300 lumens, 115 m |
| LED | One Luminus SST20 LED | 2 x CREE XP-E2 LEDs and COB floodlight |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | 3 brightness levels on spotlight, and 2 brightness levels and yellow flash on floodlight |
| Battery | AA alkaline battery | Built-in Li-polymer battery |
| Size | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm | Length 127 mm, Width 37 mm, Height 26 mm |
| Runtime | 100 hours max | 30 hours max |
| Weight | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) | 129g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.55 oz. (129g) 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 WT16R
- 300 lumens and 115 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in Li-polymer battery
- 129 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 30 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.