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Fenix E12 vs Wuben E19

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E19 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E19 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E19 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E19 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E19 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E19 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% 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.

Fenix E12 — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Fenix E12 — Max candela: 1936 cdFenix E12 — Weight: 27.3 g (0.96 oz)Fenix E12 — Length: 76.6 mm (3.02 in)Fenix E12 — Retail price: US$25.04Fenix E12 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E19 — Beam distance: 55 m (180 ft)Wuben E19 — Max candela: 770 cdWuben E19 — Weight: 48 g (1.69 oz)Wuben E19 — Length: 140 mm (5.51 in)Wuben E19 — Retail price: US$23.99Wuben E19 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04Most expensive
US$23.99Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
48 g (1.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
200 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
770 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
55 m (180 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
2 x AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
6061 aluminum alloy with Type III MIL-Spec anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Miniature light paintingMedical use (doctor, nurse, first responders)Everyday carry
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
High CRI LED suitable for medical and light painting usesLightweight and compact design with good ergonomicsWell spaced brightness modes with last mode memoryDurable with IP68 and 1.5m impact resistanceGood value for money around $24
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Switch actuation sensitivity causing occasional unintended turn offsNo built-in charging; requires external charger for NiMH batteriesNo electronic lockout to prevent accidental activationNo momentary modePocket clip is thin and non-reversible