Fenix E09R vs Fenix E12 V3.0 size comparison
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 9 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 9 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E09R Check price ↗ | Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 81.5 mm (3.21 in)+2.5 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 19.3 mm (0.76 in)same |
| Body | 18.4 mm (0.72 in) | 17.4 mm (0.69 in)−1 mm |
| Weight | 45 g with battery | 53.9 g with battery+9 g |
| Battery | Built-in | AA |
| Max output | 600 lm | 200 lm |
| Throw | 91 m | 78 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $39.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E09R vs E12 V3.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (19.3 vs 19.3 mm). The Fenix E09R is 9 g lighter (45 g vs 53.9 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E09R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 200% more. For beam distance the Fenix E09R reaches further: 91 m vs 78 m rated throw (17% more).
Battery
The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery. Only the Fenix E12 V3.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix E12 V3.0 $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix E09R if you want less weight (9 g lighter), more output (600 lm vs 200 lm), longer throw (91 m vs 78 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Fenix E12 V3.0 if you want a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E09R vs E12 V3.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E09R or the Fenix E12 V3.0?
The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (3%). At their widest points they are about the same (19.3 vs 19.3 mm). The Fenix E09R is 9 g lighter (45 g vs 53.9 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E09R or the Fenix E12 V3.0?
The Fenix E09R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 200% more. For beam distance the Fenix E09R reaches further: 91 m vs 78 m rated throw (17% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E09R or the Fenix E12 V3.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix E12 V3.0 $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E09R and Fenix E12 V3.0 use the same battery?
The Fenix E09R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery. Only the Fenix E12 V3.0 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix E09R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $39.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix E12 V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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