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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Ledlenser K4R

What E12 V2.0 does better (2) and where K4R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $25
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Ledlenser K4R
Ledlenser · 2021K4R
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $20
5.4Brightness & throw6.4
9.4Battery & charging2.1
8.3Build & durability8.5

Why is E12 V2.0 better than K4R?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 3.5 h20×
  2. Maximum output160 lm vs 120 lm+33%

Why is K4R better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,160 cd vs 2,450 cd2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 99 m+46%
  3. Weight27 g vs 20 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Ledlenser K4RLedlenser K4R≈ $206.4
Light output
Maximum output160 lm120 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd2,450 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m99 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h3.5 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP2X
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm50.8 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g20 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
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