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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Nitecore NU11

What E12 V3.0 does better (3) and where NU11 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2025E12 V3.0
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore NU11
Nitecore · 2025NU11
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $25
2.7Brightness & throw2.5
9.4Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is E12 V3.0 better than NU11?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,520 cd vs 620 cd2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m vs 50 m+56%
  3. Maximum output200 lm vs 150 lm+33%

Why is NU11 better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Weight54 g vs 41 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $306.3
Nitecore NU11Nitecore NU11≈ $255.6
Light output
Maximum output200 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity1,520 cd620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)78 m50 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height81.5 mm—
Head diameter / width19.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.4 mm—
Weight54 g41 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black, White
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