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Fenix E09R vs Fenix E30R

What E09R does better (1) and where E30R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Fenix E30R
Fenix · 2019E30R
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw4.2
4.5Battery & charging5.4
9.5Build & durability9.7
7.9Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E09RE30R
19.3 × 7918.425.4 × 9921.5
E09RE30RDifference
Length / height79 mm99 mm−20 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm25.4 mm−6.1 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm21.5 mm−3.1 mm
Weight45 g51 g−6 g

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

Why is E09R better than E30R?

  1. Weight45 g vs 51 g+13%

Why is E30R better than E09R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,600 lm2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m vs 203 m2.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity2,070 cd vs 10,300 cd5×
  4. Battery capacity800 mAh vs 3,400 mAh4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Fenix E30RFenix E30R≈ $808.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity2,070 cd10,300 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m203 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity800 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime70 h70.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm99 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm25.4 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm21.5 mm
Weight45 g51 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchSide switch
Strobe—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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