Fenix LD12R vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.7 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 6.6 mm wider at its widest point. It is 20 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 6.7 mm (0.26 in) shorter than the Fenix LD12R, and 6.6 mm wider at its widest point. It is 20 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix LD12R Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)−6.7 mm |
| Head / width | 22 mm (0.87 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)+6.6 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | — |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 93.6 g with battery+20 g |
| Battery | 14500 | CR123A |
| Max output | 600 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 186 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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LD12R vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 6.7 mm (6%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 6.6 mm slimmer (22 vs 28.6 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 20 g lighter (74 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix LD12R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 20% more.
Battery
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $155.05 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 LD12R if you want a slimmer profile (6.6 mm narrower), less weight (20 g lighter) and more output (600 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want a shorter light (6.7 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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LD12R vs EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD12R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The SureFire EDCL1-T is the shorter light: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 6.7 mm (6%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 6.6 mm slimmer (22 vs 28.6 mm). The Fenix LD12R is 20 g lighter (74 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD12R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Fenix LD12R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 20% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD12R or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix LD12R cost $155.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD12R and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix LD12R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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