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Fenix E12 vs Fenix PD25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 219% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 303% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$79.95Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingGeneral Hiking UseBeginners And KidsProfessional Spare EDC
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
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 And Portable SizeHigh Output And Beam Distance For Its SizeReliable And Well Built With Ip68 Waterproof RatingUSB C Charging ConvenienceGood Mode Variety And Memory Function
Common complaints
No Strobe Or SOS ModesNo Memory FunctionNo Included Pocket ClipBeam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
Smaller Size Can Be Difficult For Large HandsNo Detailed Max Candela Specification AvailableRuntime Data Varies With Battery Choice And Isn’t Always Clearly Specified
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