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Fenix C7 vs Fenix E35R

What C7 does better (2) and where E35R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
vs
Fenix E35R
Fenix · 2023E35R
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw6.5
7.0Battery & charging7.2
4.1Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

C7E35R
40 × 1492726.5 × 12024.8
C7E35RDifference
Length / height149 mm120 mm+29 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm26.5 mm+13.5 mm
Body diameter / depth27 mm24.8 mm+2.2 mm
Weight172 g148 g+24 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is C7 better than E35R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m vs 260 m+81%
  2. Peak beam intensity55,220 cd vs 16,900 cd3.3×

Why is E35R better than C7?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
  2. Weight172 g vs 148 g+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $807.1
Fenix E35RFenix E35R≈ $707.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity55,220 cd16,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m260 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SST-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,400K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime68 h69 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height149 mm120 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth27 mm24.8 mm
Weight172 g148 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchSide switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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