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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore TUBE V2.0

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

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
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Nitecore TUBE V2.0
Nitecore · 2019TUBE V2.0
3.9Score
0 advantages
5.4Brightness & throw2.4
9.4Battery & charging6.2

Why is E12 V2.0 better than TUBE V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 50 lm3.2×

Why is TUBE V2.0 better than E12 V2.0?

TUBE V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Light output
Maximum output160 lm50 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime70 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm—
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchTail switch—
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