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Fenix E04R vs Fenix SW05R-UV

What E04R does better (5) and where SW05R-UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E04R
Fenix · 2026E04R
4.5Score
5 advantages≈ $30
vs
Fenix SW05R-UV
Fenix · 2025SW05R-UV
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
2.3Brightness & throw2.1
4.8Battery & charging3.7
5.4Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E04RSW05R-UV
30 × 58.529.829 × 6916
E04RSW05R-UVDifference
Length / height58.5 mm69 mm−10.5 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm29 mm+1 mm
Body diameter / depth29.8 mm16 mm+13.8 mm
Weight41 g55 g−14 g

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

Why is E04R better than SW05R-UV?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 150 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime87 h vs 49 h+78%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m vs 39 m+18%
  4. Peak beam intensity530 cd vs 380 cd+39%
  5. Weight41 g vs 55 g+34%

Why is SW05R-UV better than E04R?

  1. Battery capacity400 mAh vs 700 mAh+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E04RFenix E04R≈ $304.5
Fenix SW05R-UVFenix SW05R-UV≈ $405.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity530 cd380 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m39 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-12—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity400 mAh700 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h49 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height58.5 mm69 mm
Head diameter / width30 mm29 mm
Body diameter / depth29.8 mm16 mm
Weight41 g55 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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