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Fenix E03R V2.0 vs Fenix E12 V2.0

What E03R V2.0 does better (3) and where E12 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix · 2023E03R V2.0
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw5.4
8.2Battery & charging9.4
4.6Build & durability8.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E03R V2.0E12 V2.0
26 × 52.51319 × 76.617.6
E03R V2.0E12 V2.0Difference
Length / height52.5 mm76.6 mm−24.1 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm19 mm+7 mm
Body diameter / depth13 mm17.6 mm−4.6 mm
Weight30 g27 g+3 g

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

Why is E03R V2.0 better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 160 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 68 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,020 cd vs 1,160 cd+74%

Why is E12 V2.0 better than E03R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 70 h2.3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  3. Weight30 g vs 27 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E03R V2.0Fenix E03R V2.0≈ $307.2
Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output500 lm160 lm
Peak beam intensity2,020 cd1,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m68 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height52.5 mm76.6 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth13 mm17.6 mm
Weight30 g27 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Tail switch
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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