Fenix E12 V3.0 vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 2 g lighter (with battery).
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) longer than the Fenix E12 V3.0, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 2 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ | Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81.5 mm (3.21 in) | 93 mm (3.66 in)+11.5 mm |
| Head / width | 19.3 mm (0.76 in) | 19.8 mm (0.78 in)+0.5 mm |
| Body | 17.4 mm (0.69 in) | 17.3 mm (0.68 in)−0.1 mm |
| Tail | — | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) |
| Weight | 53.9 g with battery | 52 g with battery−2 g |
| Battery | AA | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 200 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 78 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted |
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E12 V3.0 vs MT1A Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (12%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 0.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 19.8 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2 g lighter (52 g vs 53.9 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 300% more.
Battery
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro 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 Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $12.00 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 E12 V3.0 if you want a shorter light (11.5 mm shorter). Choose the Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want more output (800 lm vs 200 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E12 V3.0 vs MT1A Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is the shorter light: 81.5 mm (3.21 in) against 93 mm (3.66 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (12%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 0.5 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 19.8 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2 g lighter (52 g vs 53.9 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 200 lm for the Fenix E12 V3.0, 300% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E12 V3.0 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E12 V3.0 was $29.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $12.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E12 V3.0 and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?
The Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro 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.
- Nitecore MT1A Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $41.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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