Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 size comparison

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The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 0.8 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix E12 V3.0 · 81.5 mmLumintop Tool AA 3.0 · 89.5 mm

The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 0.8 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix E12 V3.0
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Lumintop Tool AA 3.0
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Length81.5 mm (3.21 in)89.5 mm (3.52 in)+8 mm
Head / width19.3 mm (0.76 in)18.5 mm (0.73 in)−0.8 mm
Body17.4 mm (0.69 in)18.5 mm (0.73 in)+1.1 mm
Weight53.9 g with battery23.5 g without battery
BatteryAA14500 / AA
Max output200 lm900 lm
Throw78 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$31.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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E12 V3.0 vs Tool AA 3.0: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 89.5 mm (3.52 in), a difference of 8 mm (9%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 0.8 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 19.3 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Lumintop Tool AA 3.0: 23.5 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is rated brighter: 900 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 350% more.

Battery

The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 $31.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $2.04 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 (8 mm shorter). Choose the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 if you want more output (900 lm vs 200 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E12 V3.0 vs Tool AA 3.0 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?

The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 89.5 mm (3.52 in), a difference of 8 mm (9%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 0.8 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 19.3 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Lumintop Tool AA 3.0: 23.5 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?

The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is rated brighter: 900 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 350% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 $31.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $2.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E12 V3.0 and Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 use the same battery?

The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. For scale, a AA cell is about 14.5 × 50.5 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).

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