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Fenix E01 V2.0 vs Fenix E12 V2.0

What E01 V2.0 does better (1) and where E12 V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E01 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E01 V2.0
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $13
vs
Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw5.4
5.1Battery & charging9.4
9.7Build & durability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E01 V2.0E12 V2.0
15 × 66.51419 × 76.617.6
E01 V2.0E12 V2.0Difference
Length / height66.5 mm76.6 mm−10.1 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm19 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm17.6 mm−3.6 mm
Weight13 g27 g−14 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E01 V2.0 better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Weight13 g vs 27 g2.1×

Why is E12 V2.0 better than E01 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)35 m vs 68 m+94%
  2. Peak beam intensity310 cd vs 1,160 cd3.7×
  3. Maximum runtime25 h vs 70 h2.8×
  4. Maximum output100 lm vs 160 lm+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E01 V2.0Fenix E01 V2.0≈ $135.7
Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output100 lm160 lm
Peak beam intensity310 cd1,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)35 m68 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime25 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height66.5 mm76.6 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm17.6 mm
Weight13 g27 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelTail switch
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