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Fenix T6 Penlight vs Fenix LD12R
Fenix T6 Penlight ($36.95) 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 T6 Penlight | Fenix LD12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.95 | $59.95 |
| Weight | 33g | 74g |
| Output | 80 lumens, 18 m | 600 lumens, 186 m |
| LED | LED | Main light: Luminus SST20 cold white LED; Side light: SC1818C LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels | Seven modes including four brightness levels from the main light and three levels from the side light |
| Battery | Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery | rechargeable 14500 li-ion battery |
| Size | Length 140 mm, Diameter 14 mm | Length 121 mm, Head 22 mm, Body 19 mm |
| Runtime | 26 hours max | 16 hours 20 minutes max |
| Weight | 33g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.16 oz. (33g) including battery) | 74g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 2.61 oz. (74g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix T6 Penlight
- 80 lumens and 18 m of throw
- Runs on Built-in 100mAh Li-Polymer battery
- Only 33 g
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Small enough to lose, so clip or tether it
- Fenix's 26 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 T6 Penlight is the better value at $36.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.