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Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Nitecore TUP2

What E12 V2.0 does better (2) and where TUP2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E12 V2.0
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw9.7
9.4Battery & charging9.1
8.3Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is E12 V2.0 better than TUP2?

  1. Weight27 g vs 58 g2.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is TUP2 better than E12 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output160 lm vs 1,200 lm7.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m vs 125 m+84%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,160 cd vs 3,910 cd3.4×
  4. Maximum runtime70 h vs 190 h2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V2.0Fenix E12 V2.0≈ $259.3
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.5
Light output
Maximum output160 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity1,160 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)68 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime70 h190 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height76.6 mm—
Head diameter / width19 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.6 mm—
Weight27 g58 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
Lockout—Yes
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