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Fenix TK21R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix TK21R ($134.95) 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 TK21R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $134.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 221.4g | 53.9g |
| Output | 3,600 lumens, 480 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | One Luminus SFT90 | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Five lighting modes including four brightness levels and Strobe | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | Length 159.5 mm, Head 36 mm, Body 25.4 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 72 hours 30 minutes max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 221.4g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 7.81 oz. (221.4g) including battery) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK21R
- 3,600 lumens and 480 m of throw
- Runs on 6000mAh rechargeable li-ion battery
- 221.4 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 221.4 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 72 hours 30 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.