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Fenix TK05R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix TK05R ($79.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix TK05R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 124g | 53.9g |
| Output | 1,000 lumens, 450 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1.TG LED | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Three brightness levels plus Strobe | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 18350 battery | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | Length 115 mm, Head 32 mm, Body 23.5 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 14hours 30min max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 124g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 4.37 oz. (124g) including battery) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK05R
- 1,000 lumens and 450 m of throw
- Runs on 18350 battery
- 124 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 14hours 30min runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
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 flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.