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Fenix E05R vs Nitecore TIP SE

What E05R does better (1) and where TIP SE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore TIP SE
Nitecore · 2020TIP SE
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw9.2
4.6Battery & charging8.3
8.6Build & durability6.2

Why is E05R better than TIP SE?

  1. Weight24 g vs 26 g+8%

Why is TIP SE better than E05R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 700 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 90 m+41%
  3. Maximum runtime30 h vs 50 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.9
Nitecore TIP SENitecore TIP SE≈ $409.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm60 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth15 mm—
Weight24 g26 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchSide switch—
LockoutYes—
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