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Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Wuben G5

What E12 V3.0 does better (1) and where G5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Wuben G5
Wuben · 2024G5
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $25
2.3Brightness & throw2.9
9.4Build & durability2.6

Why is E12 V3.0 better than G5?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is G5 better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 500 lm2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Wuben G5Wuben G5≈ $253.6
Light output
Maximum output200 lm500 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 ratingIP68IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
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
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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