Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Fenix PD25R size comparison
The Fenix PD25R is 10.5 mm (0.41 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 4.7 mm wider at its widest point. It is 24 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix PD25R is 10.5 mm (0.41 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 4.7 mm wider at its widest point. It is 24 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix PD25R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81.5 mm (3.21 in) | 92 mm (3.62 in)+10.5 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+4.7 mm |
| Body | 17.4 mm (0.69 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+6.6 mm |
| Weight | 53.9 g with battery | 78 g with battery+24 g |
| Battery | AA | 16340 |
| Max output | 200 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 78 m | 250 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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E12 V3.0 vs PD25R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 92 mm (3.62 in), a difference of 10.5 mm (11%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 24 mm). The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 24 g lighter (53.9 g vs 78 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD25R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 300% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD25R reaches further: 250 m vs 78 m rated throw (221% more).
Battery
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Fenix PD25R runs on a removable 16340 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 16340 about 16 × 34 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD25R $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $30.00 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 E12 V3.0 if you want a shorter light (10.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4.7 mm narrower) and less weight (24 g lighter). Choose the Fenix PD25R if you want more output (800 lm vs 200 lm) and longer throw (250 m vs 78 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E12 V3.0 vs PD25R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Fenix PD25R?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 92 mm (3.62 in), a difference of 10.5 mm (11%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 24 mm). The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 24 g lighter (53.9 g vs 78 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Fenix PD25R?
The Fenix PD25R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 300% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD25R reaches further: 250 m vs 78 m rated throw (221% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Fenix PD25R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix PD25R $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E12 V3.0 and Fenix PD25R use the same battery?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Fenix PD25R runs on a removable 16340 battery. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 16340 about 16 × 34 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix E12 V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (fenixlighting.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix PD25R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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