Fenix E Series Round Up

I decided to invest in some dependable and practical AA flashlights from Fenix for both home and away. A good light is a valuable tool and the E series from Fenix delivers excellent performance for those looking to utilize common AA cells. I've reviewed each light individually, but collectively these lights compliment each other well. Looking for reliable performance? These three E series lights will definitely do the job without breaking the bank. Let's take a look at how these awesome lights can cover your everyday needs.

The small E12 serves as an excellent choice for an EDC light that can easily fit in your pocket with room to spare. With it's intuitive tail switch and low > medium > high mode cycling, this light has the best tactical feel of the bunch. Don't let the small size fool you, it boasts a maximum of 130 lumens and 289 foot beam distance and can handle a multitude of tasks. For it's size it produces a fairly wide and useful uniform beam, all powered by a single AA.

The 2x AA powered E25 has a nice long barrel that really allows for an excellent grip, and can still be tucked into a pocket. It features a high mode of 130 lumens with a burst mode capable of 260 lumens with a throw of 591 feet. Unlike the even beam of the E12, this light has a distinct hot spot with plenty of spill. This is helpful when you are spotting something from a distance with the brightest area of the light, as it produces a good amount of flood lighting immediately in front of you, providing light both near and far. A great choice when you need a little more wideness and distance when venturing in the dark.

The E41 is the largest of the three and runs on 4x AA batteries. With a high mode of 400 lumens and a burst mode of 1000 lumens, it is the brightest light of the bunch. The 902 foot throw is impressive as well. It's beam style is similar to the E25: Tight hot spot enclosed in a wide area of flood, just bigger and wider overall. It still manages to fit in a pocket, but can be carried a variety of ways with it's included belt sheath and lanyard. Overall, the E41 boasts a nice wide, bright light. Great when you need to illuminate a large area. 

Let's take a look at how the beams actually look at night, courtesy of fonarik.com. 

The little E12 makes pretty decent light for it's size with it's focused beam and subtle spill. 

At 260 lumens, the E25 makes for a far reaching light.

The E41 boasts both a very wide and very bright beam.

Overall, these are 3 excellent lights. Simple, reliable and powered by the most common batteries in the world. A good light is an important tool in staying safe and being prepared!