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Fenix E02R vs Nitecore Thumb

What E02R does better (4) and where Thumb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E02R
Fenix · 2021E02R
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $20
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $20
4.5Brightness & throw3.2
2.1Battery & charging4.2
9.0Build & durability4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E02RThumb
15 × 481424 × 74
E02RThumbDifference
Length / height48 mm74 mm−26 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm24 mm−9 mm
Weight15 g25 g−10 g

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

Why is E02R better than Thumb?

  1. Maximum output200 lm vs 85 lm2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)49 m vs 26 m+88%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. Weight15 g vs 25 g+67%

Why is Thumb better than E02R?

  1. Maximum runtime6.5 h vs 22 h3.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E02RFenix E02R≈ $205.2
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output200 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)49 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity120 mAh—
Maximum runtime6.5 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height48 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width15 mm24 mm
Body diameter / depth14 mm—
Weight15 g25 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels2—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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