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Fenix E03R V2.0 vs Fenix E05R

What E03R V2.0 does better (5) and where E05R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix · 2023E03R V2.0
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $30
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Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $30
6.6Brightness & throw5.5
8.2Battery & charging4.8
4.6Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E03R V2.0E05R
26 × 52.51315.3 × 6815
E03R V2.0E05RDifference
Length / height52.5 mm68 mm−15.5 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm15.3 mm+10.7 mm
Body diameter / depth13 mm15 mm−2 mm
Weight30 g24 g+6 g

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

Why is E03R V2.0 better than E05R?

  1. USB-C chargingYes · E05R: No
  2. Peak beam intensity2,020 cd vs 1,020 cd+98%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 64 m+41%
  4. Maximum output500 lm vs 400 lm+25%
  5. Battery capacity400 mAh vs 320 mAh+25%

Why is E05R better than E03R V2.0?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  2. Weight30 g vs 24 g+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E03R V2.0Fenix E03R V2.0≈ $307.2
Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Light output
Maximum output500 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity2,020 cd1,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m64 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity400 mAh320 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h30 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesNo
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height52.5 mm68 mm
Head diameter / width26 mm15.3 mm
Body diameter / depth13 mm15 mm
Weight30 g24 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Side switch
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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