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Fenix E05R vs Fenix LD05 V2.0

What E05R does better (5) and where LD05 V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $30
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Fenix LD05 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD05 V2.0
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
5.5Brightness & throw4.3
4.8Battery & charging9.4
8.8Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is E05R better than LD05 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 100 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 54 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,020 cd vs 730 cd+40%
  4. Weight24 g vs 28 g+17%
  5. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is LD05 V2.0 better than E05R?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 70 h2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Fenix LD05 V2.0Fenix LD05 V2.0≈ $306.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm100 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd730 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m54 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XQ-E
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—3,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm135 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth15 mm—
Weight24 g28 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
SwitchSide switchTail switch
UV light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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