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Fenix E12 vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 146% 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$35.95Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
200 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
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 aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
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 sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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