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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix HL17R
What E12 V3.0 does better (2) and where HL17R wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
E12 V3.0HL17R
| E12 V3.0 | HL17R | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 81.5 mm | 69.9 mm | +11.6 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 19.3 mm | 40.4 mm | −21.1 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 17.4 mm | 37 mm | −19.6 mm |
| Weight | 54 g | 65 g | −11 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is E12 V3.0 better than HL17R?
- Weight54 g vs 65 g+20%
- Maximum runtime100 h vs 96 h+4%
Why is HL17R better than E12 V3.0?
- Maximum output200 lm vs 500 lm2.5×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m vs 100 m+28%
- Peak beam intensity1,520 cd vs 2,500 cd+64%
- RechargeableNo · E12 V3.0: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 200 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,520 cd | 2,500 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 78 m | 100 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-20 | Luminus SST-20 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 4,000K | 6,500K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 100 h | 96 h |
| Rechargeable | No | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Can tail-stand | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 81.5 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 19.3 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 17.4 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 54 g | 65 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Tail switch | Rotary / scroll wheel |
| Mode memory | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Black |
