Comparison Console
Fenix E12 V2.0 vs Fenix LD20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 77% 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
Unknown
Weight
28.35 g (1.00 oz)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
89.92 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
130 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
88.09 m (289 ft)Lowest
140 m (459 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginnersProfessional spare EDCHome protectionGeneral camping/hiking
General useEDCOutdoor useSearch and rescueHikingHunting
Common praise
Bright for its sizeCompact and lightweightDurable constructionEasy to use with single tail switchHas consistent regulated output
Compact and easy to carryWide range of brightness levelsDigitally regulated brightnessUses common AA batteriesDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWaterproof (IPX-8)
Common complaints
Limited runtime on high modeLacks advanced modes like strobe or SOSNo pocket clip included
Difficult to operate with glovesAnti-roll design is not perfect9 lumens low mode is too bright for some users