Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Noctigon KR1AA size comparison
The Noctigon KR1AA is 1.7 mm (0.07 in) shorter than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 2.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Noctigon KR1AA is 1.7 mm (0.07 in) shorter than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 2.5 mm wider 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 Check price ↗ | Noctigon KR1AA Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81.5 mm (3.21 in) | 79.8 mm (3.14 in)−1.7 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 21.8 mm (0.86 in)+2.5 mm |
| Body | 17.4 mm (0.69 in) | 17.7 mm (0.70 in)+0.3 mm |
| Weight | 53.9 g with battery | 33 g without battery |
| Battery | AA | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 200 lm | — |
| Throw | 78 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | intl-outdoor.com sourced |
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E12 V3.0 vs KR1AA: how they differ
Size and weight
The Noctigon KR1AA is the shorter light: 79.8 mm (3.14 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 1.7 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 21.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Noctigon KR1AA: 33 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is rated at 200 lm; we have no published maximum for the Noctigon KR1AA.
Battery
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Noctigon KR1AA 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 Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $17.23 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 slimmer profile (2.5 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Fenix E12 V3.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Noctigon KR1AA makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E12 V3.0 vs KR1AA FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Noctigon KR1AA?
The Noctigon KR1AA is the shorter light: 79.8 mm (3.14 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 1.7 mm (2%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 21.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery; Noctigon KR1AA: 33 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Noctigon KR1AA?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Noctigon KR1AA $47.18 at intl-outdoor.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $17.23 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E12 V3.0 and Noctigon KR1AA use the same battery?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Noctigon KR1AA 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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Sources
- Fenix E12 V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Noctigon KR1AA: specs from Noctigon product page (manufacturer). Price $47.18 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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