Comparison Console
Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Fenix LD02 V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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
Unknown
US$31
Weight
28.35 g (1.00 oz)Heaviest
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
Length
89.92 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
130 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
580 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
88.09 m (289 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
AAA
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginnersProfessional spare EDCHome protectionGeneral camping/hiking
Everyday carry (EDC)Technical inspection (e.g., document verification, banknote check)Outdoor activities (camping, hiking)Medical and family use
Common praise
Bright for its sizeCompact and lightweightDurable constructionEasy to use with single tail switchHas consistent regulated output
Compact portable design comparable to a penHigh color rendering index (CRI 90) for natural color renderingUV light useful for detecting counterfeit currency and documentsLong runtime on low mode (up to 75 hours)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and stainless steel switchEffective waterproof and impact resistance (IP68, 1 meter)
Common complaints
Limited runtime on high modeLacks advanced modes like strobe or SOSNo pocket clip included
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes