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Fenix E12 vs Streamlight Nano Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 775% 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$25.04Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmHighest output
20 lmLowest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
4 button batteries (384/392)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Everyday carryKeychain useDurabilityLong battery life
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 size and easy attachment as keychain lightDurable anodized aluminum buildLong 8 hour runtime from button batteries
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Low lumen output for some usersNot rechargeableLimited waterproofing
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