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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Fenix LD05 V2.0

What E12 V2.0 does better (4) and where LD05 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $25
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Fenix LD05 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD05 V2.0
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $30
5.4Brightness & throw4.3
9.4Battery & charging9.4
8.3Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E12 V2.0 better than LD05 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 100 lm+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 54 m+26%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,160 cd vs 730 cd+59%
  4. Weight27 g vs 28 g+4%

Why is LD05 V2.0 better than E12 V2.0?

LD05 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Fenix LD05 V2.0Fenix LD05 V2.0≈ $306.0
Light output
Maximum output160 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd730 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m54 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XQ-E
LED maker—Cree
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime70 h70 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm135 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g28 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels33
SwitchTail switchTail switch
UV light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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