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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore TIP SE

What E12 V2.0 does better (1) and where TIP SE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $25
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Nitecore TIP SE
Nitecore · 2020TIP SE
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
5.7Brightness & throw9.2
9.6Battery & charging8.3
8.4Build & durability6.2

Why is E12 V2.0 better than TIP SE?

  1. Maximum runtime70 h vs 50 h+40%

Why is TIP SE better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 700 lm4.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 90 m+32%
  3. Weight27 g vs 26 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.5
Nitecore TIP SENitecore TIP SE≈ $409.4
Light output
Maximum output160 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h50 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm60 mm
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g26 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
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