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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix SW05R

What E12 V3.0 does better (4) and where SW05R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Fenix SW05R
Fenix · 2025SW05R
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
2.3Brightness & throw2.1
5.9Battery & charging3.7
9.4Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E12 V3.0SW05R
19.3 × 81.517.429 × 6916
E12 V3.0SW05RDifference
Length / height81.5 mm69 mm+12.5 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm29 mm−9.7 mm
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm16 mm+1.4 mm
Weight54 g55 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is E12 V3.0 better than SW05R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m vs 39 m2×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,520 cd vs 380 cd4×
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 49 h2×
  4. Maximum output200 lm vs 150 lm+33%

Why is SW05R better than E12 V3.0?

  1. RechargeableNo · E12 V3.0: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Fenix SW05RFenix SW05R≈ $405.5
Light output
Maximum output200 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity1,520 cd380 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m39 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature4,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h49 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height81.5 mm69 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm29 mm
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm16 mm
Weight54 g55 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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