Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Fenix E12 V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 47% 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$39.9
Unknown
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
28.35 g (1.00 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
89.92 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
130 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
1936 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
88.09 m (289 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTravelEmergency LightingInspection Work
Everyday CarryBeginnersProfessional Spare EDCHome ProtectionGeneral Camping/hiking
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
Bright For Its SizeCompact And LightweightDurable ConstructionEasy To Use With Single Tail SwitchHas Consistent Regulated Output
Common complaints
Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To HoldLow Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical TasksNo Standby Light Current
Limited Runtime On High ModeLacks Advanced Modes Like Strobe Or SOSNo Pocket Clip Included
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