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Fenix E03R vs Nitecore Thumb

What E03R does better (4) and where Thumb wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E03R
Fenix · 2020E03R
4.6Score
4 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore Thumb
Nitecore · 2018Thumb
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $20
3.9Brightness & throw3.2
3.6Battery & charging4.2
7.5Build & durability4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

E03RThumb
24 × 471224 × 74
E03RThumbDifference
Length / height47 mm74 mm−27 mm
Head diameter / width24 mm24 mm=
Weight22 g25 g−3 g

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

Why is E03R better than Thumb?

  1. Maximum output260 lm vs 85 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)42 m vs 26 m+62%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  4. Weight22 g vs 25 g+14%

Why is Thumb better than E03R?

  1. Maximum runtime18 h vs 22 h+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E03RFenix E03R≈ $254.6
Nitecore ThumbNitecore Thumb≈ $203.7
Light output
Maximum output260 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity440 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)42 m26 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity200 mAh—
Maximum runtime18 h22 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height47 mm74 mm
Head diameter / width24 mm24 mm
Body diameter / depth12 mm—
Weight22 g25 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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