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Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Wuben E12R

What E18R V2.0 does better (2) and where E12R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E18R V2.0
Fenix · 2022E18R V2.0
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Wuben E12R
Wuben · 2020E12R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $60
3.2Brightness & throw3.4
8.7Battery & charging8.1
9.4Build & durability9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is E18R V2.0 better than E12R?

  1. Weight56 g vs 92 g+64%
  2. Maximum runtime200 h vs 173 h+16%

Why is E12R better than E18R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m vs 179 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity5,330 cd vs 8,010 cd+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E18R V2.0Fenix E18R V2.0≈ $607.3
Wuben E12RWuben E12R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity5,330 cd8,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)146 m179 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Osram P9
LED makerLuminusOsram
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h173 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Weight56 g92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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