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Fenix E40R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix E40R ($109.95) 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 E40R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 53.9g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 100 hours max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix E40R
- 5,000 lumens from a flashlight 138 mm long
- Wide, flood-style beam from four LEDs
- Magnetic tail and IP68
- USB-C charging with the battery included
- 220 g is heavy for a pocket
- Throw is only 242 m, so it is a flood light first
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.