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Fenix E12 vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
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 49% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB 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.
Streamlight ClipMate USB 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$45Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
Unknown
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
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
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
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