How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. E05R vs E12 V2.0

Fenix E05R vs Fenix E12 V2.0

What E05R does better (3) and where E12 V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw5.4
4.8Battery & charging9.4
8.8Build & durability8.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E05RE12 V2.0
15.3 × 681519 × 76.617.6
E05RE12 V2.0Difference
Length / height68 mm76.6 mm−8.6 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm19 mm−3.7 mm
Body diameter / depth15 mm17.6 mm−2.6 mm
Weight24 g27 g−3 g

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

Why is E05R better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 160 lm2.5×
  2. Weight24 g vs 27 g+12%
  3. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is E12 V2.0 better than E05R?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 70 h2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 68 m+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,020 cd vs 1,160 cd+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output400 lm160 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd1,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m68 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm76.6 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth15 mm17.6 mm
Weight24 g27 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
SwitchSide switchTail switch
LockoutYes—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare