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Fenix PD36R Pro vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix PD36R Pro ($90) 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 PD36R Pro | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 133g | 53.9g |
| Max Output | 2800 lm | — |
| Beam Distance | 382m | — |
| Modes | 6 | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 21700 (included) | AA alkaline battery |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | — |
| Output | — | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Size | — | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | — | 100 hours max |
| Weight | — | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix PD36R Pro
- 382m beam range for outdoor use
- IPX8 waterproof — submersible
- USB-C charging with pass-through
- 133g on the heavy side
- $90 is mid-tier investment
- 2800 lm overkill for most EDC tasks
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.