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Fenix E12 vs Fenix LD02 V2.0

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

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Command Brief

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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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 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 — Retail price: US$25.04Fenix E12 — Max lumens: 160 lmFenix LD02 V2.0 — Beam distance: 48 m (157 ft)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max candela: 580 cdFenix LD02 V2.0 — Weight: 24 g (0.85 oz)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Retail price: US$31Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max lumens: 70 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04Cheapest
US$31Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
580 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
AAA
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Hiking Use▣Beginners And Kids▣Professional Spare EDC
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Technical Inspection (e.g., Document Verification, Banknote Check)▣Outdoor Activities (camping, Hiking)▣Medical And Family Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Build✓Simple And Easy To Use Single Tail Switch✓Good Beam Quality With Soft, Balanced Flood✓Long Runtime On Low Mode✓Ip68 Rated Water And Dust Resistance
✓Compact Portable Design Comparable To A Pen✓High Color Rendering Index (cri 90) For Natural Color Rendering✓Uv Light Useful For Detecting Counterfeit Currency And Documents✓Long Runtime On Low Mode (up To 75 Hours)✓Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Stainless Steel Switch✓Effective Waterproof And Impact Resistance (ip68, 1 Meter)
Common complaints
⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes⚠No Memory Function⚠No Included Pocket Clip⚠Beam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
⚠No Included Battery⚠Non Rechargeable⚠Relatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger Flashlights⚠Uv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes

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