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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore Thumb

What E12 V2.0 does better (4) and where Thumb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $20
5.8Brightness & throw3.2
9.6Battery & charging4.2
8.2Build & durability4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E12 V2.0Thumb
19 × 76.617.624 × 74
E12 V2.0ThumbDifference
Length / height76.6 mm74 mm+2.6 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm24 mm−5 mm
Weight27 g25 g+2 g

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

Why is E12 V2.0 better than Thumb?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 26 m2.6×
  2. Maximum output160 lm vs 85 lm+88%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 22 h3.2×
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is Thumb better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Weight27 g vs 25 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.6
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output160 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h22 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm24 mm
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g25 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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