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Fenix E01 V2.0 vs Fenix E12

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix E12 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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.

Fenix E01 V2.0 — Beam distance: 35 m (115 ft)Fenix E01 V2.0 — Max candela: 304 cdFenix E01 V2.0 — Weight: 13 g (0.46 oz)Fenix E01 V2.0 — Length: 66.5 mm (2.62 in)Fenix E01 V2.0 — Max lumens: 100 lmFenix E01 V2.0 — Max runtime: 1500 minFenix E12 — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Fenix E12 — Max candela: 1936 cdFenix E12 — Weight: 27.3 g (0.96 oz)Fenix E12 — Length: 76.6 mm (3.02 in)Fenix E12 — Max lumens: 160 lmFenix E12 — Max runtime: 4200 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$25.04
Weight
13 g (0.46 oz)Lightest
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.5 mm (2.62 in)Shortest
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
100 lmLowest output
160 lmHighest output
Max candela
304 cdLowest candela
1936 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
68 m (223 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1500 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
All-metal CNC machining with HAIII hard-anodized finish
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryKeychain carryClose-range illumination
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Common praise
Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry on keychainReliable and consistent output with simple twist operationLong runtime especially on low modeGood build quality with CNC machined metal body and hard-anodized finishIP68 waterproof and durable to 1 meter drop
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
Output is modest at 100 lumens max, not suitable for high-demand tasksNo traditional switch, requires twisting the head to operate which some may find unusual
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors