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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore Tini

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

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore Tini
Nitecore · 2018Tini
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
5.5Brightness & throw5.8
9.6Battery & charging8.3
8.3Build & durability4.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

E12 V2.0Tini
19 × 76.617.625 × 43
E12 V2.0TiniDifference
Length / height76.6 mm43 mm+33.6 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm25 mm−6 mm
Weight27 g13 g+14 g

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

Why is E12 V2.0 better than Tini?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 64 m+6%
  3. Maximum runtime70 h vs 60 h+17%

Why is Tini better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 380 lm2.4×
  2. Weight27 g vs 13 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.5
Nitecore TiniNitecore Tini≈ $356.9
Light output
Maximum output160 lm380 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m64 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h60 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm43 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm25 mm
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g13 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
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