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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore TIP3

What E12 V2.0 does better (1) and where TIP3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $25
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Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $35
5.4Brightness & throw9.2
9.4Battery & charging8.8
8.3Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is E12 V2.0 better than TIP3?

  1. Weight27 g vs 30 g+11%

Why is TIP3 better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 720 lm4.5×
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 160 h2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 92 m+35%
  4. Peak beam intensity1,160 cd vs 2,120 cd+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output160 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime70 h160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm—
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g30 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Lockout—Yes
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