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Fenix E09R vs Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe

What E09R does better (4) and where WF05E Intrinsically Safe wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Fenix WF05E Intrinsically Safe
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
2.7Brightness & throw2.2
9.5Build & durability9.5
7.9Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E09RWF05E Intrinsically Safe
19.3 × 7918.419 × 134.514.9
E09RWF05E Intrinsically SafeDifference
Length / height79 mm134.5 mm−55.5 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm+0.3 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm14.9 mm+3.5 mm
Weight45 g37 g+8 g

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

Why is E09R better than WF05E Intrinsically Safe?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 85 lm7.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity2,070 cd vs 730 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m vs 54 m+69%
  4. Brightness levels5 vs 3+67%

Why is WF05E Intrinsically Safe better than E09R?

  1. Weight45 g vs 37 g+22%
  2. Maximum runtime70 h vs 80 h+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Light output
Maximum output600 lm85 lm
Peak beam intensity2,070 cd730 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)91 m54 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20Cree XP-G2
LED makerLuminusCree
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Maximum runtime70 h80 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm134.5 mm
Head diameter / width19.3 mm19 mm
Body diameter / depth18.4 mm14.9 mm
Weight45 g37 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels53
SwitchSide switchRotary / scroll wheel
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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