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Fenix E40R vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix E40R ($109.95) 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 E40R | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 220g | 74g |
| Output | 5,000 lumens, 242 m | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| LED | Four 6500K LEDs | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Modes | Six: four brightness levels, Burst, Strobe | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Battery | 5500mAh 21700 Li-ion included, USB-C, about 1.5 h to charge | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Size | 138 x 35 x 26.4 mm | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Runtime | 89 h 30 min max | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| Rating | IP68, magnetic tail | — |
| Weight | 220g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) 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 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. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.