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Fenix E02R vs Fenix E12 V2.0

What E02R does better (2) and where E12 V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E02R
Fenix · 2021E02R
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $20
vs
Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw5.4
2.3Battery & charging9.4
9.0Build & durability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E02RE12 V2.0
15 × 481419 × 76.617.6
E02RE12 V2.0Difference
Length / height48 mm76.6 mm−28.6 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm19 mm−4 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm17.6 mm−3.6 mm
Weight15 g27 g−12 g

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

Why is E02R better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Weight15 g vs 27 g+80%
  2. Maximum output200 lm vs 160 lm+25%

Why is E12 V2.0 better than E02R?

  1. Maximum runtime6.5 h vs 70 h10.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity600 cd vs 1,160 cd+93%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)49 m vs 68 m+39%
  4. Brightness levels2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E02RFenix E02R≈ $205.2
Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output200 lm160 lm
Peak beam intensity600 cd1,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)49 m68 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity120 mAh—
Maximum runtime6.5 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height48 mm76.6 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm17.6 mm
Weight15 g27 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels23
Switch—Tail switch
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