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Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix TK16 V2.0 ($120) 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 TK16 V2.0 | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 146g | 53.9g |
| Max Output | 3100 lumens | — |
| Throw | 380m | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Battery | 18650 | AA alkaline battery |
| Output | — | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | — | Three brightness levels |
| 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 TK16 V2.0
- 3100 lumens
- 380m throw
- Strike bezel
- Tactical UI takes learning
- Proprietary cell
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.