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Fenix LD42 vs Wuben E12R

What LD42 does better (2) and where E12R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD42
Fenix · 2019LD42
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Wuben E12R
Wuben · 2020E12R
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $60
4.5Brightness & throw3.4
9.2Build & durability9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD42 better than E12R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 179 m+96%
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 8,010 cd3.8×

Why is E12R better than LD42?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,200 lm3.4×
  2. Maximum runtime130.3 h vs 173 h+33%
  3. Weight99 g vs 92 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD42Fenix LD42≈ $657.3
Wuben E12RWuben E12R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd8,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m179 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P9
LED maker—Osram
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime130.3 h173 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth32.5 mm—
Weight99 g92 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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