Comparison Console
Fenix E12 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2314% 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$28Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld 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
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding