Comparison Console
Fenix LD12R vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 665% 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$73.21Cheapest
US$76.13Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
12108 cd
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose lighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong maximum brightness of 600 lumensVersatile dual light outputs (main and side LEDs)Convenient USB-C charging portFully waterproof with IP68 ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersMagnetic clip for hands-free use on metal surfacesCompatibility with both 14500 rechargeable and AA batteries
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
Common complaints
Decreased performance in cold weather when using certain NiMH batteriesHigh mode not accessible with AA batteriesRequires precise assembly to maintain reliable contactOccasional contact issues in cold environments
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources