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Fenix TK28R vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix TK28R ($219.95) 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 TK28R | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 358.3g | 53.9g |
| Output | 6,500 lumens, 400 m | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| LED | Luminus SFT70 LED and Luminus SST70 LED (for white light), OSRAM GR CSSPA1.23 red LEDs (for red light) | One Luminus SST20 LED |
| Modes | Ten lighting modes including five levels of white light, three levels of red light, red flash, and Strobe | Three brightness levels |
| Battery | Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries | AA alkaline battery |
| Size | Length 147.8 mm, Height 51 mm, Width 32 mm | Length 81.5 mm, Head 19.3 mm, Body 17.4 mm |
| Runtime | 102 hours max | 100 hours max |
| Weight | 358.3g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 12.64 oz (358.3 g) including batteries) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix TK28R
- 6,500 lumens and 400 m of throw
- Runs on Two included 18650 rechargeable li-ion batteries
- 358.3 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- 358.3 g is heavy for a pocket
- Fenix's 102 hours 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.