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Fenix E05R vs Nextorch K3 V2.0

What E05R does better (6) and where K3 V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ $30
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Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ $40
5.5Brightness & throw4.8
4.8Battery & charging3.2
8.8Build & durability5.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E05RK3 V2.0
15.3 × 681514 × 15012
E05RK3 V2.0Difference
Length / height68 mm150 mm−82 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm14 mm+1.3 mm
Body diameter / depth15 mm12 mm+3 mm
Weight24 g28 g−4 g

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

Why is E05R better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 250 lm+60%
  2. Maximum runtime30 h vs 20 h+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 60 m+7%
  4. Weight24 g vs 28 g+17%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  6. Peak beam intensity1,020 cd vs 900 cd+13%

Why is K3 V2.0 better than E05R?

K3 V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m60 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h20 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm150 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm14 mm
Body diameter / depth15 mm12 mm
Weight24 g28 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels44
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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