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Fenix E12 vs ThruNite Archer Mini
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini 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 833% 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$25.95Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdLowest candela
2245 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
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 weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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