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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Nitecore NU11

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

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Nitecore NU11
Nitecore · 2025NU11
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $25
2.3Brightness & throw2.2
9.4Build & durability7.1

Why is E12 V3.0 better than NU11?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 150 lm+33%

Why is NU11 better than E12 V3.0?

NU11 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Nitecore NU11Nitecore NU11≈ $254.2
Light output
Maximum output200 lm150 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—
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
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—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black, White
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