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Fenix LD31 Renegade vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix LD31 Renegade ($99.95) 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 LD31 Renegade | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 164g | 53.9g |
| Weight | 164g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 3200 lumens, 355 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 Gen2 | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Battery | ARB-L21-6000B 21700 with USB-C | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | 126.4 x 26.5 x 25.6 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 84 h 41 min max | 100 hours max |
| Modes | — | Three brightness levels |
Pros & Cons
Fenix LD31 Renegade
- 3200 lumens at $99.95
- Battery doubles as a power bank
- Tail switch plus side switch with Instant Turbo
- Manual lockout switch
- Glass lens and 164g are noticeable in a pocket
- Single LED limits floodlight width
- Proprietary 21700 with built in port
- Tail switch is not user reprogrammable
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.