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Fenix E05R vs RovyVon Aurora A9

What E05R does better (3) and where Aurora A9 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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RovyVon Aurora A9
RovyVon · 2019Aurora A9
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
5.5Brightness & throw8.1
4.8Battery & charging4.5
8.8Build & durability3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is E05R better than Aurora A9?

  1. Weight24 g vs 40 g+67%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  3. Battery capacity320 mAh vs 260 mAh+23%

Why is Aurora A9 better than E05R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 650 lm+62%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Light output
Maximum output400 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—5,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity320 mAh260 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h30 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoNo
Charging time—1.2 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Body materialAluminiumCopper
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm57.3 mm
Head diameter / width15.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth15 mm—
Weight24 g40 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchSide switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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