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Fenix E12 vs Fenix LD20

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

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Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3400% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix LD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 108% 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 — Weight: 27.3 g (0.96 oz)Fenix E12 — Length: 76.6 mm (3.02 in)Fenix E12 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix E12 — Max lumens: 160 lmFenix E12 — Max runtime: 4200 minFenix LD20 — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Fenix LD20 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix LD20 — Length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Fenix LD20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix LD20 — Max lumens: 180 lmFenix LD20 — Max runtime: 120 minBeam distanceWeightLengthImpact resistanceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04
Unknown
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
140 m (459 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Hiking Use▣Beginners And Kids▣Professional Spare EDC
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
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 And Easy To Carry✓Wide Range Of Brightness Levels✓Digitally Regulated Brightness✓Uses Common Aa Batteries✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof (IPX 8)
Common complaints
⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes⚠No Memory Function⚠No Included Pocket Clip⚠Beam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users

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