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Fenix UC35 V2.0 vs Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix UC35 V2.0 ($89.95) vs Fenix E12 V3.0 ($29.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix UC35 V2.0 | Fenix E12 V3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.95 | $29.95 |
| Weight | 89g | 53.9g |
| Material | Aluminum, hard-anodized | — |
| Weight | 89g (Fenix published) | 53.9g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 1.9 oz. (53.9g) including battery) |
| Output | 1000lm max | 200 lumens, 78 m |
| Battery | 1x 18650 (included) or 2x CR123A | AA alkaline battery |
| Weight basis | Without battery | — |
| 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 |
Pros & Cons
Fenix UC35 V2.0
- Body weighs 89 g
- Holster and lanyard included
- Falls back to CR123A
- Weight excludes the battery
- Micro-USB charging port
- Flat-top 18650s will not work
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 edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.