Hello flashlight community!

I’ve been mulling over for some time now between these 2 lights. I haven’t really seen much discussion or comparison between these two. Is the buck driver really that much better?

What I like about the E12C is the waterproof rating and the redesign. It is also a little cheaper.

The E12R has the buck driver which everyone really likes, but I have no experience with it.

They both function as a powerbank which I think is really cool. The E12C has 3 amps output vs 2 amps of the E12R.

Does anyone have any experience with these lights or anyone who would like to chime in?

  • @Adair21M
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    1 year ago

    I’m not sure where you got the amp ratings but the Lume1 driver in the E12R is regulated to 6A and has FET for turbo. The E12C has a FET+12 driver with a max regulated level of 4.2A but it is much less efficient compared to the buck driver.

    Another advantage for the E12R is the optic. It’s a much better optic with a nice round throwy hotspot.

    I actually own both of these lights and am currently trying to sell my E12C lol

    Edit: I see now that you’re talking about the power bank amp ratings 🤦‍♂️

    • @DinDjarinOP
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      21 year ago

      Oh man, I forgot the E12R also had FET. I must have gotten the Emisar boost driver mixed up with this one. It seems the only advantage then is the IP rating. I don’t plan on going diving with the light or using it in the pool haha. What kind of emitter do you have on yours?

      • @Adair21M
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        21 year ago

        I have 519a 3000k dedomed in my E12R

        • @DinDjarinOP
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          21 year ago

          Beautiful. How is the battery life?

          • @Adair21M
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            21 year ago

            I don’t use it enough to really know, but the Lume1 driver is extremely efficient

            • @DinDjarinOP
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              21 year ago

              I guess I’ll find out when it gets here. I just ordered it!