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Fenix E04R vs Fenix E12 V3.0

What E04R does better (3) and where E12 V3.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E04R
Fenix · 2026E04R
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.3Brightness & throw2.3
4.8Battery & charging5.9
5.4Build & durability9.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E04RE12 V3.0
30 × 58.529.819.3 × 81.517.4
E04RE12 V3.0Difference
Length / height58.5 mm81.5 mm−23 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm19.3 mm+10.7 mm
Body diameter / depth29.8 mm17.4 mm+12.4 mm
Weight41 g54 g−13 g

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

Why is E04R better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 200 lm+50%
  2. Weight41 g vs 54 g+32%
  3. RechargeableYes · E12 V3.0: No

Why is E12 V3.0 better than E04R?

  1. Peak beam intensity530 cd vs 1,520 cd2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m vs 78 m+70%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  4. Maximum runtime87 h vs 100 h+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E04RFenix E04R≈ $304.5
Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output300 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity530 cd1,520 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m78 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-12Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime87 h100 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height58.5 mm81.5 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm19.3 mm
Body diameter / depth29.8 mm17.4 mm
Weight41 g54 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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