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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Nitecore NU05 V2.0

What E12 V3.0 does better (0) and where NU05 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU05 V2.0
Nitecore · 2025NU05 V2.0
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $19
Higher score
9.4Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is E12 V3.0 better than NU05 V2.0?

E12 V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU05 V2.0 better than E12 V3.0?

NU05 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output200 lm—
Peak beam intensity1,520 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height81.5 mm—
Head diameter / width19.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm—
Weight54 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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