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Fenix E03R vs Fenix E12 V2.0

What E03R does better (3) and where E12 V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E03R
Fenix · 2020E03R
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ $25
vs
Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw5.4
3.8Battery & charging9.4
7.4Build & durability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E03RE12 V2.0
24 × 471219 × 76.617.6
E03RE12 V2.0Difference
Length / height47 mm76.6 mm−29.6 mm
Head diameter / width24 mm19 mm+5 mm
Body diameter / depth12 mm17.6 mm−5.6 mm
Weight22 g27 g−5 g

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

Why is E03R better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output260 lm vs 160 lm+62%
  2. Weight22 g vs 27 g+23%
  3. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is E12 V2.0 better than E03R?

  1. Peak beam intensity440 cd vs 1,160 cd2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime18 h vs 70 h3.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)42 m vs 68 m+62%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E03RFenix E03R≈ $254.5
Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output260 lm160 lm
Peak beam intensity440 cd1,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)42 m68 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AA
Battery capacity200 mAh—
Maximum runtime18 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height47 mm76.6 mm
Head diameter / width24 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth12 mm17.6 mm
Weight22 g27 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
Switch—Tail switch
Red lightYes—
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