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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix E28R V2.0 ($64.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix E28R V2.0 | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 128g | 53.9g |
| Material | Hard-anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 128g (Fenix published) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 1700lm max | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| Runtime | 260h max | 100 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | AA alkaline battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | — | Three brightness levels |
| Size | — | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E28R V2.0
- Takes either an 18650 or two CR123A
- 1,700 lm in a 128 g light
- Long low-mode runtime
- Page showed it on pre-order at research time
- Heavier than flat or AAA lights
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 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.