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Fenix E05R vs Fenix LD02 V2.0

What E05R does better (4) and where LD02 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $30
vs
Fenix LD02 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD02 V2.0
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw3.4
4.8Battery & charging9.7
8.8Build & durability8.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is E05R better than LD02 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 70 lm5.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 48 m+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,020 cd vs 580 cd+76%
  4. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is LD02 V2.0 better than E05R?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 74 h2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Fenix LD02 V2.0Fenix LD02 V2.0≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output400 lm70 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd580 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m48 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XQ-E
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h74 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm92 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth15 mm—
Weight24 g24 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
SwitchSide switchTail switch
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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