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Fenix E12 vs ThruNite Archer Pro V2
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 58% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 494% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 494% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 414% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
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
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
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 and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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