FENIX E12 V 2 0 REVIEW

[@dimazimmer175]

I like this flashlight. Lightweight small and runs at AA. Best EDC tool in my flashlight collection.

[@sergemaster]

I had the E11 for like 100 years until of all things, a rechargeable AA leaked and killed it. So since the 11 has gone the way of the dodo, and I like Fenix lights, your vid sold me on obtaining the 12, bravo! Keep it up with the great reviews!

[@Bob-I-am]

Thanks for the comparison and worthy review. Wish the tail switch was a forward clicky with momentary action. Fenix has been making good quality flashlights for quite a while and I have had several of their AA and AAA lights.

[@pioneerz450]

I had the E11 and then lost it, got the e12 and lost that too. I never fancied the e12 series cycling modes. I loved that the E11 was two modes and it stuck to the mode you left it in. The best thing about this series of lights is by far the TIR lens!

[@ichipanx4064]

Thanks a lot for this review!!!! I have an Olight i5T and was planing to buy another one. Now it´s going to be the fenix E12. In the olight your are not allowed to use the AA Lithium battery. In the fenix you can and the E12 is also almost half the price!!!! Also like the firefly 5 lumen mode. Greetings from Austria.

[@anatoliileo6271]

Nice thing! But as it doesn't have any intelligent overheat protection, isn't there any risk of damaging with high temperatures when it works for a long time (0:0:32 you mentioned 236 F - i'd say extremely hot, if it's not a mistake)?

[@PreparedGuy]

😂🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 my apologies, I meant 136, which is still kinda of warm. But 236F would be off the chart. My 67,000 LUMEN FLASHLIGHT BARELY REACHES THOSE TEMPERATURES 🤣 SORRY ABOUT THAT. after 200+ videos and thosands of flashlight tests I'm bound to missspeak sooner or later. 236F would burn right through your pocket for sure 😃

[@sergior712]

I really love this small little cute flashlight... It is a little beast... Nice video!!

[@halfcrazyluv1]

I have the I5t and the E12 v2.. and I like the E12. I hate that the Olight only have low and high mode plus more expensive. I'd get another Fenix next year or another Sofirn.

[@Cynicism101]

Clips very nicely to the molle loop on my Rush 12 backpack strap to provide some nice illumination at night for a walk, unclip and and crank it up for a good all purpose torch, for its size and price it is an excellent little torch.

[@kameelramdhingrindrod9431]

Thanks for the content, I just got 1 of these lights and the lithium battery test was very informative for me

[@VladimirLadev]

My e12 is beat to heck and still working fine 8 years going strong.

[@kodyschmautz7799]

Fenix ARB-L14-1600U ...that's the 1.5volt 1600 mAh USB-rechargeable lithium ion cell I was mentioned in my previous comment that I use in my e12 v2.0 and couldn't be happier with the performance I get. I highly recommend these cells not just for Fenix lights or even single AA lights I also run two of the same cells in a 2xaa malkoff setup I have for maximum brightness for extended periods of time so much so it's almost hard to believe that all the power is coming from 2 AA cells!

[@theshanester338]

Great review. Video quality made it feel like I was there. Spot on

[@ezquimal]

I use Energizer lithium battery on mi Fenix e12 . I change the battery around 2 year. To me the best battery for flashlight

[@solomonkane408]

I love this light it’s my edc if I lost it I would replace it immediately

[@clone1137]

So weird that in runtime and sustained voltage Lithium is clearly superior, but the manual makes it appear that lithium is not the best option for the light. It says that alkaline and nimh are recommended, and lithium is acceptable. I wonder why this is. Great video! Also, how long do you think the E12 maintained 160lm with the lithium? Asking because I use energized max lithium in all of my lights including this one.

[@srp_rtl]

Dude, that's really nice review. Already bought this torch and wanna make some video about that also but for video need more sensitive video camera) Review is informative and great at all, 👍 thanks

[@PreparedGuy]

It's best video in manual mode so that the iso can be adjusted to allow light in. That way the camera will pick up what you're seeing and relay it to the viewers. Thanks for the comment. 😎👍😊

[@danmarcell3167]

Would there happen to be a gun mount for this light

[@bowkerhouse]

How well does it function on the bill of a hat as a headlamp? Is it a wide enough beam to see what you're doing close up as well as farther out for walking? I have a different light that does this but I feel like it's always aimed to high for close up tasks, like changing a tire or reading.

[@PreparedGuy]

It's surprisingly wider than expected also I would say a little wider than the i5t. Just not as bright of course.

[@canadafree2087]

I just got the v2 after owning a v1, the clip on the Fenix only lets my bill insert half way. It would be better if the bill could go all the way into the clip, but it is relatively secure at half way.

[@elsigotchest0422]

Very nice sir. Is e12 v2 better that tool aa v2?

[@nitrorc4life1]

Better is subjective to need, tool has broader hotspot, but is a bit on cool side with a blue hue.

[@elsigotchest0422]

@@nitrorc4life1 thanks sir

[@bthngrss]

Finally i bought fenix e12 v2.0 two weeks ago... Its already been my favorite flashlight just in two week. I think i will not leave it out of my backpack. First i wanted to buy i5t but then i decided to buy fenix because of better runtime.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Just wondering if the E12 is the only light you carry for everything?

[@bthngrss]

Actualy, it depends on person. When i'm at camp or forest activity, i always have a head light and i also carry a ledlenser p3 in my pocket for everyday... But e12 v2 is always in my backpack as secondary edc flashlight, just in case of need much power(160lm) or more runtime need(5lm/70hour)... By the way E12 is not "the perfect" one for everything but really enough for everything, even as a head light (with a cap)... One is none, two is one. It is with me everyday for emergency since i got it.

[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

Loved my I5T, but the clip caught on the couch and snapped like a twig. Nice light, but have to have a decent clip on it. Hopefully this Fenix doesn’t let me down!

[@johnwilliams8654]

Was looking at this, but went with the E20 V2.0. Its runs off two AA batteries and has way more than double the run times.

[@PreparedGuy]

That's cool, what was the release date for it? Did it come out after this video was made? I'll have to check it out. 😎👍

[@bujabusiness]

I bought this light and I did not like it because of the lack of mode memory and 14500 support that being said I've been trying it with the O light 14500 battery because it's only 2.4 volts and so far I have not had a problem. That may be a nice alternative for someone who likes this light

[@MrMalik918]

I got an E05... LD30 and an E12, I got the 12 in purposes of giving it to my pops as a gift. Now I see the quality of the other 2 and want to keep it haha.... but, sadly enough.. he'll have more use of it than me * I think* ..

[@fixitright9709]

My old E12 has a neutral white light, it seems like this one is somewhat blue?

[@jshepard152]

The 2.0 output looks way more warm/yellow to me. I have both versions.

[@theia1653]

For a flashlight made in China, it's surprisingly good quality. It's water resistant, durable, and good runtime on an AA battery.

[@luigibianchi5132]

The Chinese have been number one in flashlight manufacturing for years, fool

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Will watch later..

[@arindambhattacharjee1121]

Plz inform me that, can I use 1000mah 1.5 volt li lon AAA battery in it? Thanks in advance.

[@PreparedGuy]

Did you not watch the first 10 seconds of the video and read the text on the screen. The test being ran is with a li-ion battery. The mAh doesn't matter as long as it's 1.5 volts.

[@DrGruesome]

Where did u get your gram scale!??!??!

[@PreparedGuy]

I believe either Walmart or Amazon

[@aijokker]

what is your edc flashlight? should i get Fenix E12 V 2.0 or there are better options now? Thank you

[@PreparedGuy]

My EDC is an olight warrior mini 2. But I switch it up to the olight i5T plus in netrual white on really hot days.

[@PreparedGuy]

Also I think the olight i5R is the best all around.

[@aijokker]

@@PreparedGuy Thank you! This is probably what i'll get)

[@aijokker]

@@PreparedGuy Can it run on simple AA batteries? I'd like yo use it as an emergency light.

[@jshepard152]

@@aijokker Yes it can. I use AA batteries in all my E12s. I have two old ones and a new one.

[@davidsailo4802]

Good review! Fenix fans!

[@THEPLANETEARTH]

2 hours is insane!!!!! On a lithium battery

[@kodyschmautz7799]

I agree, tail switch operated single AA is a great platform but definitely not a "rare" one...🤔 And yes enegerizer ultimate lith. Are without a doubt the best performing off the shelf AA and AAA batteries available. They also cost a significant amount more which depending on your use can certainly be worth it however in my e12 I run a Fenix lithium ion AA they are 1.5 volts fully charged and since it's lithium ion it maintains the max brightness during the duration of use untill cell is fully discharged. They like 8-16$ A PIECE. But being it's a one time purchase compared to the energizer lithium disposables it will pay for itself just saving u from buying even one 4 pack of the energizers...

[@charleshorseman55]

What is your opinion of the energizer Ult lith vs the IKEA LADDA (OR comparable pan. ENELOOPS?)

[@lonesurvivor5800]

as of now fenix 14500 cost mere 4.5€/piece. im off to get me few of em, just to be sure ;)

[@Gieszkanne]

Keeppower and Xtar recently offer 1.5V lithium rechargeables!

[@adamgrimes820]

Can it take 14500?

[@paulpaule4934]

No...08:32 The voltage is too high. It will "burst" the light.

[@adrianotero7963]

Energizer Lithium is all I use.....they don't leak and last a long time.....forget all the others....sooner or later you will lose a flashlight due to leaking.....not worth it.

[@PreparedGuy]

I've lost soo many flashlights due to that problem. Luckily they were all cheap flashlights. I 💯% agree 😎👍 lithium is the best way to go.

[@Horde334]

Eh i use rechargeable eneloops or duracells instead see no need to have to buy new batteries all the time i absolutely refuse to use any energizer rechargeable at this point cause every set i've ever had died in 6 months yet in comparison of eneloop and duracell i've had some of the same cells for 3 years going and no leaks or issues.

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Looks nice....might grab one...

[@PreparedGuy]

Yeah man. It's not an olight 👍🏻🤣 it's actually pretty nice. Solid runtimes and light weight.

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

@@PreparedGuy I will have some ....2...... vids up soonish... Yeah gonna trade most of my olights...

[@PreparedGuy]

I feel ya, what's your favorite flashlight company these days? I've been slacking on vids been supers not feeling like making videos the past month 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

@@PreparedGuy I understand..... I dont have a fav....i like MOST of em... But i got a Fenix..and Surfire coming....

[@joekasperek1086]

I don't own this one guy and you know I am a Fenix man. Thanks for the look I will definitely have to pick one up

[@PreparedGuy]

I think you'll enjoy it man. I know you like Fenix 😄👍🏻 I'm starting to like Fenix too. Now I just need to get my hands on that headlamp you were taking about. 😁

[@donaldstrader7241]

@@PreparedGuy If you mean the Fenix HM65R-T, it is very nice. An excellent headlamp. I was just using it a few minutes ago. The only con is that the otherwise excellent strap is a bit short for over the hat or helmet use. There was one statement out there that said they may come out with a longer strap, but don't know if they will.

[@PreparedGuy]

Fenix said they were sending me that model for review but I haven't heard from them in a few weeks. I'm assuming it's in the mail. If it comes in soon I'll be doing a review on it. Are there any user aspects beside the headstrap that I should address in my review on it from a user's perspective? 😎👍 thanks in advance. I'm always curious as to people's personal experiences with gear.

[@joekasperek1086]

@@PreparedGuy other than the strap issue for a helmet I have not found one yet. I hope yours does come in the mail soon

[@spamcan9208]

I have the first version and I love it. It's gotten me through some tough spots in the middle of the night. Just a really solid little light that punches above its weight imo.

[@tangoyankee7521]

Definitely Fenix...

[@MemphisMojo15s]

That is a larger light for only 160 lumens. My Fenix E09R is brighter and has a 600 lumen burst mode and 300 on high..it is also smaller than the AA light and has less output. I wasn't criticizing the light, nor was I assuming anything negative about a AA or AAA light. Why buy anything this size with no more runtime or output? You can swap batteries in other lights such as a charged 18650 or 2 cr123's. We can always carry extra batteries for a few extra hours of runtime. That's what I always do and it isn't a hassle

[@thepatriarchy1637]

I don't think you get the point of AA flashlights

[@MemphisMojo15s]

@@thepatriarchy1637 lol ok. I own a lot of AA and AAA lights but thanks for the reply

[@thepatriarchy1637]

@@MemphisMojo15s then why would you expect a flashlight running on a single AA battery to perform the same as a light using a lithium-ion battery?

[@MemphisMojo15s]

@@thepatriarchy1637 never said I did. Why assume? I'm done talking to You because obviously you assume you know what everyone thinks. I was comparing the size of the lights to each other with the output it's capable of. That was all. ✌

[@charleshorseman55]

Pop an IKEA LADDA in there and you get ~90 minutes at high(150-160 lumens), and a drop to 40%(64 lumens) for 10 more minutes (or another 2-3 hours at med - 30 lumens)

[@newhuskytwenty]

Those Ladda are Eneloop on disguise and cheaper.

[@BrokenCurtain]

I like this light because it's quite durable and inexpensive, but the groves on the body provide almost no grip. They're just too fine. Anyway, I got a few as backup lights for power outages, so that hopefully won't be much of an issue. I think I'll try wrapping some electrical tape around them, too. For EDC use, I'd recommend using the wrist strap to lower the risk of losing the light.

[@967evil]

E12 V1 invincible dropped it on concrete 1000 times. E12 V2 lens cracked first time I dropped it.

[@luigibianchi5132]

False

[@ClumsyToast]

"Map of eastern Europe " hahah

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

LOL