← Back

Comparison Console

Fenix E12 vs Fenix PD35 TAC

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

Add gear
Command Brief

Recommended read

Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% 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 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 295% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 222% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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 PD35 TAC — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Fenix PD35 TAC — Max candela: 10000 cdFenix PD35 TAC — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Fenix PD35 TAC — Length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Fenix PD35 TAC — Retail price: US$99Fenix PD35 TAC — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
8400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Anodized Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Hiking Use▣Beginners And Kids▣Professional Spare EDC
▣Tactical Use▣Military▣Police▣EDC▣Outdoor Activities▣Self Defense▣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
✓High Build Quality And Durability✓Good Tactical And Outdoor Performance✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Multiple Output Modes Including Strobe✓Reliable LED With Long Life Span
Common complaints
⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes⚠No Memory Function⚠No Included Pocket Clip⚠Beam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
⚠Tail Switch Durability Issues Reported⚠Not Suitable For Tail Standing⚠Batteries Need To Be Recharged Or Replaced For Long Use⚠Threads Lack Manufacturer Lube

Dataset Expansion

Missing a brand?

Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.

Community indexing queue online