Fenix HP35R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix HP35R ($229.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HP35R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 433g | 53.9g |
| Material | Polycarbonate lens, rubber headband | — |
| Weight | 433g (Fenix published) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 4000lm max | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| Runtime | 500h max | 100 hours max |
| Battery | 10000mAh pack | AA alkaline battery |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband (Standard Edition) | — |
| 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 HP35R
- 4,000 lm spot and flood
- Very long low-mode runtime
- High-CRI flood option
- 433 g is heavy on the head
- $229.95
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 headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.