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Fenix E35R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix E35R ($79.95) 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 E35R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 148g | 53.9g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum, hard-anodized | — |
| Weight | 148g (Fenix published) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 3100lm max | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| Runtime | 69h max | 100 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 21700 (included) | 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 E35R
- 3,100 lm from a single 21700
- Cell included
- 148 g with battery
- Turbo output is time-limited by heat
- Larger than 18650 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.