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Fenix TK15R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix TK15R ($119.95) 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 TK15R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 205.5g | 53.9g |
| Output | 3,200 lumens, 490 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT70 LED | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Seven lighting modes including four levels of Duty mode, two levels of IRIS X mode, and Strobe | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | Length 149 mm, Head 34 mm, Body 25.4 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 68 hours 20 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 205.5g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.25 oz (205.5g) including battery) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK15R
- 3,200 lumens and 490 m of throw
- Runs on 21700 li-ion rechargeable battery
- 205.5 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 205.5 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 68 hours 20 minutes 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.