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Fenix E01 V2.0 vs Nitecore Thumb

What E01 V2.0 does better (5) and where Thumb wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E01 V2.0
Fenix · 2020E01 V2.0
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $13
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $20
3.3Brightness & throw3.2
5.1Battery & charging4.2
9.2Build & durability4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E01 V2.0Thumb
15 × 66.51424 × 74
E01 V2.0ThumbDifference
Length / height66.5 mm74 mm−7.5 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm24 mm−9 mm
Weight13 g25 g−12 g

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

Why is E01 V2.0 better than Thumb?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Weight13 g vs 25 g+92%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)35 m vs 26 m+35%
  4. Maximum output100 lm vs 85 lm+18%
  5. Maximum runtime25 h vs 22 h+14%

Why is Thumb better than E01 V2.0?

Thumb has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E01 V2.0Fenix E01 V2.0≈ $136.2
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output100 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)35 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime25 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height66.5 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm24 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm—
Weight13 g25 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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