Comparison Console
Fenix E12 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 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
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% 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.
Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 CarryCampingGeneral Hiking UseBeginners And KidsProfessional 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 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
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
No Strobe Or SOS ModesNo Memory FunctionNo Included Pocket ClipBeam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
No Included BatteryNon RechargeableRelatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger FlashlightsUv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes
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