Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Fenix E12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.9Most expensive
US$25.04Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
160 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
1936 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Compact and lightweightDurable aircraft-grade aluminum buildSimple and easy to use single tail switchGood beam quality with soft, balanced floodLong runtime on low modeIP68 rated water and dust resistance
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors