Fenix E35R vs Fenix LD12R size comparison
The Fenix LD12R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix E35R, and 4.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 74 g lighter (with battery).
The Fenix LD12R is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix E35R, and 4.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 74 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 120 mm (4.72 in) | 121 mm (4.76 in)+1 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)−4.5 mm |
| Body | 24.8 mm (0.98 in) | 19 mm (0.75 in)−5.8 mm |
| Weight | 148 g with battery | 74 g with battery−74 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 14500 |
| Max output | 3,100 lm | 600 lm |
| Throw | 260 m | 186 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $79.95 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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E35R vs LD12R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E35R is the shorter light: 120 mm (4.72 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 4.5 mm slimmer (22 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 74 g lighter (74 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 417% more. For beam distance the Fenix E35R reaches further: 260 m vs 186 m rated throw (40% more).
Battery
The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LD12R $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $20.00 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 E35R if you want more output (3,100 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (260 m vs 186 m). Choose the Fenix LD12R if you want a slimmer profile (4.5 mm narrower) and less weight (74 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E35R vs LD12R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix LD12R?
The Fenix E35R is the shorter light: 120 mm (4.72 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 4.5 mm slimmer (22 vs 26.5 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 74 g lighter (74 g vs 148 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix LD12R?
The Fenix E35R is rated brighter: 3,100 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 417% more. For beam distance the Fenix E35R reaches further: 260 m vs 186 m rated throw (40% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E35R or the Fenix LD12R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E35R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LD12R $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E35R and Fenix LD12R use the same battery?
The Fenix E35R runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix E35R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $79.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix LD12R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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