Comparison Console
Fenix E12 vs Olight Diffuse
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 157% 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$32.99Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
700 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
1700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
80 m (262 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via battery
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
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
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode