AS Schwabe Evo 8 vs Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe

What Evo 8 does better (0) and where WF30RE Intrinsically Safe wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AS Schwabe · 2020Evo 8

3.6Score

0 advantages≈ $65

4.8Score

2 advantages≈ $85

Higher score

2.4Brightness & throw2.8

2.4Battery & charging9.2

Why is Evo 8 better than WF30RE Intrinsically Safe?

Evo 8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	AS Schwabe Evo 8≈ $653.6	Fenix WF30RE Intrinsically Safe≈ $854.8
Light output
Maximum output	250 lm	280 lm
Peak beam intensity	—	7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	—	170 m
Light source	COB LED panel	LED
LED & beam
LED emitter	—	Cree XP-G2
LED maker	—	Cree
Colour temperature	—	4,800K
Battery & charging
Battery	Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po	Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime	5 h	120 h
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Charging time	4.5 h	—
Battery level indicator	Yes	—
Build & durability
Protection rating	—	IP68
Water protection (IPx)	—	IPx8
Body material	Plastic / polymer	—
Magnetic tail / base	Yes	—
Size & weight
Length / height	—	150.5 mm
Head diameter / width	—	34 mm
Body diameter / depth	—	28 mm
Weight	—	215 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels	—	3
Strobe	—	Yes