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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix E18R V2.0 ($65) vs Fenix LD12R ($59.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E18R V2.0 | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 51g | 74g |
| Battery | 16340 (USB-C in-body) | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Output | 1200lm / 50lm (10h) | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| Runtime | 1.5h high / 10h low | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| WR | IPX8 (2m) | — |
| Magnet | Tail cap magnet | — |
| Length | 73mm | — |
| LED | — | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Modes | — | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Size | — | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Weight | — | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E18R V2.0
- 1200lm from single cell
- USB-C in-body charging
- Magnetic tail hands-free
- IPX8 waterproof
- Fenix long-term reliability
- 16340 battery less universal
- $65 vs cheaper alternatives
- Large for single-cell
Fenix LD12R
- 600 lumens and 186 m of throw
- Runs on rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery
- 74 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 16 hours 20 minutes runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix LD12R is the better value at $59.95. If weight matters most, Fenix E18R V2.0 carries lighter at 51g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.