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Fenix E04R vs Nitecore NU11

What E04R does better (2) and where NU11 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E04R
Fenix · 2026E04R
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU11
Nitecore · 2025NU11
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.5
6.4Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is E04R better than NU11?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 150 lm2×
  2. RechargeableYes · NU11: No

Why is NU11 better than E04R?

  1. Battery capacity400 mAh vs 600 mAh+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m vs 50 m+9%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  4. Peak beam intensity530 cd vs 620 cd+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E04RFenix E04R≈ $305.3
Nitecore NU11Nitecore NU11≈ $255.6
Light output
Maximum output300 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity530 cd620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)46 m50 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-12—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity400 mAh600 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height58.5 mm—
Head diameter / width30 mm—
Body diameter / depth29.8 mm—
Weight41 g41 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Red, Black, White
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