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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe

What E12 V3.0 does better (4) and where WF05E Intrinsically Safe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
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Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
2.3Brightness & throw2.2
9.4Build & durability9.5
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E12 V3.0WF05E Intrinsically Safe
19.3 × 81.517.419 × 134.514.9
E12 V3.0WF05E Intrinsically SafeDifference
Length / height81.5 mm134.5 mm−53 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm+0.3 mm
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm14.9 mm+2.5 mm
Weight54 g37 g+17 g

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

Why is E12 V3.0 better than WF05E Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 85 lm2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,520 cd vs 730 cd2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m vs 54 m+44%
  4. Maximum runtime100 h vs 80 h+25%

Why is WF05E Intrinsically Safe better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Weight54 g vs 37 g+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output200 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity1,520 cd730 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m54 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G2
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Maximum runtime100 h80 h
RechargeableNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height81.5 mm134.5 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm14.9 mm
Weight54 g37 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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