I bought a Fenix E12 six years ago, after trying a lot of other compact LED flashlights looking for an EDC. I worked in IT as a network engineer and used it frequently to locate switch and router ports to connect to. I didn't use it every single day, but I guarantee that there wasn't a single week where I didn't use it multiple times. I also have the same Thrunite single AAA flashlight that you show, but I also didn't like the twist on/off mechanism. It would frequently twist on while being carried in my pocket and then the battery was dead when I needed to use it. There are many things I like about the Fenix E12, but the simple user interface is my favorite. One click on and it's in the same mode you left it in last time (which for me was usually the medium setting. Then one click off. I have another LED flashlight I keep next to my bed since it's too big for pocket carry but it's user interface is very annoying since you have to click through all four brightness modes before getting to off. It's click on high--medium--low--strobe--off. It's very annoying. The Fenix spoiled me. Before I bought it I was buying new compact flashlights every few weeks, then becoming disenchanted with it for one reason or another, then buying another to try it out. The Fenix was the one for me. I also use Eneloop NiMH batteries in mine too and I like the life I get out of them. I kept a charger at my desk at work and another at home. I'll definitely buy this new version since it looks like they kept or improved all the things that I like about it, and didn't add any new "features" that I dislike.

Love the 'real world' perspective you give here.

I have had only 1 flashlight with a twist mechanism, for 4 years or something, and i have never had any issues with it.

Just bought one on sale, great little torch, it clips nicely to the Molle Loop on the shoulder strap of my backpack providing nice hands free illumination.

Great review

Donde has comprado la fenix e12 2015 ??

Im just bit concerned about the lens of V2. I have the v1 which is tough, good low lumens at 8 and mid at 50 which for me is excellent and usable in real usage. Theres a separate video out there that the lens was an issue for V2 if u might hardly fall it off and breaks. Other than that the V2 has very good performance in low lumens, bit short with clip and elegant. Perhaps may be a gentlemans pocket light. Cheers.l

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